N538FX
Bombardier Challenger 300 (BD-100-1A10) (BD-100-1A10)
Bombardier Inc.
7 Hours
Duration of Flight
3100 NM
Range
477 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
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
| Parameter | N538FX | N100AC | N100FL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 20201 | 5546 | 5510 |
| Year Manufactured | 2008 | 2002 | 2001 |
| Duration of Flight | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | 9 Hours |
| Range | 3100 NM | 3700 NM | 4119 NM |
| Max Speed | 477 MPH | N/A | 488 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 41000 ft | 41000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 22 | 22 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |