N538FX

Bombardier Challenger 300 (BD-100-1A10) (BD-100-1A10)

Bombardier Inc.

7 Hours

Duration of Flight

3100 NM

Range

477 MPH

Max Speed

N538FX

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
8
Range
Range
3100 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
45000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
7 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
477 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2008
LocationCleveland, OH, US
Registration NumberN538FX
OwnershipFlexjet LLC
Serial Number20201

Airframe

Data valid as of 2025-11-26
AFTT (hrs)
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N/A
Flight
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Landings/Cycles
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Nautical Miles
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-11-21N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
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2025-11-21N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-11-20N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Bombardier Challenger 300 (BD-100-1A10) (BD-100-1A10)

Overview

Registered in the U.S. to Flexjet LLC; type BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300). Active operator use (fractional/charter).

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Honeywell HTF7000 (AS907 series) (6826 lbf each)
  • Range: 3100 nm
  • Cruise: 459 kts
  • Seats: 8
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical 8‑passenger executive layout (single cabin, club seating, forward galley, aft lavatory) — operator-configured Two‑zone executive cabin common to fractional/charter Challenger 300s; specific trim/finish for N538FX not published in public photo captions. Avionics: Collins / Pro Line 21 (typical for Challenger 300 series; specific fit for this airframe not published publicly)

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered as N538FX, is a 2008-built Bombardier Challenger 300 (BD-100-1A10) manufactured by Bombardier Inc. and bearing serial number 20201. The jet is owned by Flexjet LLC of Cleveland, OH, US, and is operated from that operator base under US registry. Recorded ownership and operational service have been with Flexjet since acquisition and the airframe is typically presented in operator-configured executive condition; specific recent valuation and condition survey details for this particular airframe are not published publicly. Maintenance and registry records reflect standard support practices consistent with fleet operations for fractional and charter operators.

The cabin of N538FX is fitted in a Typical 8‑passenger executive layout (single cabin, club seating, forward galley, aft lavatory) and configured to the operator’s specification for executive and charter missions. Avionics are reported as Collins / Pro Line 21 typical for the Challenger 300 series, although the specific equipment fit for this airframe is not published publicly. Operationally the aircraft supports transcontinental and select transoceanic missions within its 3,100 nm range and is typically flown on business charter, fractional, and corporate shuttle missions from Flexjet’s Cleveland base. Routine maintenance follows the manufacturer and operator programs appropriate for Honeywell HTF7000-powered Challenger 300s, with attention to HVAC, galley and pressurization systems aligned to an eight-seat executive cabin configuration.

The Bombardier Challenger 300 (BD-100-1A10) occupies the light super-midsize business jet niche, offering a balance of range, speed and cabin comfort exemplified by this airframe’s 459 kts cruise and 45,000 ft ceiling. Competing models in the segment include late-model large-cabin light super-midsize jets from manufacturers such as Gulfstream and Cessna, with buyer and charter demand typically driven by cabin comfort, range and operating economics. For this airframe, maintenance and resale considerations align with fleet-managed examples: airframe hours, engine cycles on Honeywell HTF7000s, adherence to Collins/Pro Line avionics support, and documented operator maintenance history materially influence marketability.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN538FXN100ACN100FL
Serial Number (MSN)2020155465510
Year Manufactured200820022001
Duration of Flight7 Hours8 Hours9 Hours
Range3100 NM3700 NM4119 NM
Max Speed477 MPHN/A488 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling45000 ft41000 ft41000 ft
Max Passengers82222
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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