N563WJ

This airframe, registered as N563WJ, is a 1994-built Canadair business jet, type Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3R, with manufacturer listed as Canadair Ltd. and construction serial number 5163. The aircraft is owned by Express Transportation Corp, a corporation based in Cheyenne, WY, US, which appears as the operator/home base on registry entries; the airframe carries a US registration. The Challenger has been maintained in the corporate transport role and is appraised with a market value of $3,104,437, reflecting its age and configuration. No separate notable registry actions beyond current ownership are recorded in the supplied data.

The cabin is outfitted in a typical executive layout accommodating 9–10 passengers with a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory; operator listings report sleeping berths, with 4 berths noted in some operator equipment summaries. Avionics fit varies by airframe but is reported for this model as Honeywell SPZ-8000 / Collins Pro Line II, supporting common corporate mission avionics suites and navigation capabilities. Operated out of Cheyenne, WY, US by Express Transportation Corp, the aircraft’s mission profile is consistent with transcontinental and regional corporate transport, leveraging its 3,580 nm range and long-range cruise speed for nonstop medium-haul trips. Maintenance considerations for this particular airframe would align with CF34 engine support and Challenger-series structural inspection schedules typical for a 1994-built jet.

The Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3R sits in the midsize corporate jet niche, offering range and cabin comfort competitive with contemporaries of its generation. Its performance—476 kt cruise and a 41,000 ft ceiling—positions it for efficient medium- to long-range point-to-point corporate travel, competing historically with other 1990s-era midsize types. Buyer and charter demand for older Challengers depends heavily on maintenance records, avionics updates (such as Pro Line II vs. later upgrades), and interior refurbishments; the listed value of $3,104,437 reflects these secondary-market considerations. Resale and upkeep factors emphasize CF34 engine cycles and the availability of parts and certified refurbishments for cabins and avionics.