N523AR

This entry describes airframe N523AR, a Bombardier Challenger 605 (CL-600-2B16) built in 2010 with manufacturer serial number 5839. The airframe is registered in the US and is owned by BONGO BIRD LLC, an LLC based in Birmingham, AL, US, which functions as the operator and registered home base for this aircraft. The Challenger 605 identified by this registration carries a market valuation listed at $10,750,000, reflecting its condition and configuration as of the last valuation. No additional registry actions or transfers are published beyond the current ownership record.

The cabin of N523AR follows the Bombardier type-certificate layout listing 22 seats, while industry practice for this model commonly fits a typical two-zone executive layout accommodating 10–12 passenger executive configurations. Avionics fit is documented as Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, with the platform commonly equipped or upgradeable to Pro Line 21 Advanced to support advanced flight management, communication, and navigation tasks. Operationally, the aircraft’s transcontinental 4,000 nm range and 470 kt cruise speed suit long-range executive transport, corporate shuttle duties, and charter missions originating from its owner’s Birmingham, Alabama base. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe align with the Challenger 605’s twin GE CF34-3B engine maintenance cycles and avionics upgrade paths typical for aircraft of its build year.

The Bombardier Challenger 605 (CL-600-2B16) sits in the super-midsize business jet niche, offering long-range capability and a high operational ceiling of 41,000 ft for efficient cruise. Competitively, the type is positioned against other super-midsize twinjets where buyers and charter operators value cabin volume, range, and avionics maturity—attributes reflected in N523AR’s Pro Line 21 fit and executive cabin potential. For prospective buyers or lessors, resale and upkeep considerations for this airframe include engine shop visit cycles for the GE CF34-3B pair and avionics modernization options that can influence marketability relative to the listed $10,750,000 valuation.