N553FX

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

Bombardier Inc

7 Hours

Duration of Flight

3100 NM

Range

470 MPH

Max Speed

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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
470 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2008
LocationCleveland, OH, US
Registration NumberN553FX
OwnershipFLEXJET LLC
Serial Number20236

Airframe

Data valid as of 2023-05-19
AFTT (hrs)
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
Est.
N/A
Landings/Cycles
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N/A
Flight
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Nautical Miles
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Flight
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-09-12N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-11N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-11N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-05N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-05N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-05N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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

Overview

U.S. registration N553FX assigned to FLEXJET LLC (MSN 20236). Airworthiness date 2017-03-14; certificate issue 2021-06-30. Mode S hex A70B23. Registered status: Assigned/Valid.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Honeywell AS907-1-1A (HTF7000 family) (6944 lbf each)
  • Range: 3100 nm
  • Cruise: 459 kts
  • Seats: 8
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical 8–9 passenger executive layout (forward and aft club with optional 3-seat divan / belted lav options) Forward galley, full or belted aft lavatory, executive club seating, cabin entertainment and optional Wi‑Fi/ATG systems (configurations vary by retrofit). Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 (common fit on Challenger 300 production/retrofits)

Model & Market Context

This airframe, bearing the registration N553FX, is a 2008 build of the Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300 with serial number 20236. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by FLEXJET LLC, an LLC based in Cleveland, OH, US. As a production-year 2008 Challenger 300, this airframe reflects the common configuration and equipment fits of its cohort and remains associated with a fractional/charter operator based in Cleveland. Publicly documented registry or valuation events specific to this tail are not published beyond its current ownership record.

The cabin is configured in a typical executive layout for this model, accommodating a forward and aft club with seating for 8 passengers and offering optional three-seat divan or belted lavatory arrangements. Avionics for this airframe conform to the common production/retrofit fit of Collins Pro Line 21, providing the integrated systems suite associated with the type. Operated by FLEXJET LLC out of Cleveland, OH, US, the aircraft’s equipment and seating indicate use in business and charter missions consistent with transcontinental and regional executive transport within its 3,100 nm range capability. No aircraft-specific unique amenities or maintenance actions beyond standard fleet practices are published.

The Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300 combines twin Honeywell AS907-1-1A turbofans with a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, a cruise speed near 459 kts, and an approximately 3,100 nm mission capability, positioning the type in the super-midsize executive category. Typical buyer and charter demand for airframes with these performance figures centers on operators seeking transcontinental speed and cabin comfort for small executive groups. Maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe reflect its common engine family and avionics fit, notably the HTF7000-series engines and Collins Pro Line 21 equipment, which influence parts support and retrofit options.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN553FXN100LAN1038S
Serial Number (MSN)2023693215782
Year Manufactured200820082008
Duration of Flight7 Hours11 Hours9 Hours
Range3100 NM5200 NM4045 NM
Max Speed470 MPH504 MPH470 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling45000 ft51000 ft41000 ft
Max Passengers8822
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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