N551FX

This entry covers airframe N551FX, a Bombardier-built business jet manufactured by Bombardier Inc. as a Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300. The airframe was completed in 2010 with serial number 20272 and is owned by Flexjet LLC; the registered owner is listed as Flexjet LLC of Cleveland, OH, US. The aircraft carries a United States registration and has been operated from its operator’s Cleveland base; no other registry actions or transfers are published in the supplied data. The listed market value for this specific airframe is $12,500,000, reflecting its configuration and vintage.

The cabin of N551FX is fitted in a typical eight‑passenger double‑club layout with a forward galley and an operator‑configured belted lavatory, consistent with charter and fractional operations that prioritize both passenger seating and light catering capability. The avionics fit for this airframe is listed as Collins Pro Line 21, with many examples noted to carry the Pro Line 21 Advanced package; this supports the aircraft’s role on short to mid‑international missions. With a 3,100 nm range and a cruise speed around 459 kts, the aircraft is routinely employed on transcontinental U.S. and point‑to‑point international missions from its Cleveland operator base. Maintenance considerations follow standard Challenger 300 practices for the Honeywell HTF7000 series engines and Pro Line 21 avionics commonality within fractional and charter fleets.

The Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300 occupies the light‑large business jet niche, offering transcontinental range and cabin comfort for up to eight passengers in executive layouts. Typical competitors include other super‑midsize/light large platforms that balance speed, range, and cabin size; resale and maintenance values are influenced by engine and avionics commonality—here the HTF7000 engines and Pro Line 21 fit. For operators and buyers, fleet support, fractional operator pedigree such as Flexjet LLC ownership, and the documented configuration play important roles in valuation and demand.