N5G
Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16)
Bombardier Inc
8 Hours
Duration of Flight
3756 NM
Range
488 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16)
Overview
1999 Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16); registered to GFO Aviation LLC, Dallas, TX; certificate issue 2016-05-23; airworthiness 1999-09-12; expiration 2029-05-31; Mode S A635D4.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× GE CF34-3B (9220 lbf each)
- Range: 3756 nm
- Cruise: 459 kts
- Seats: 22
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical executive 10–12 passenger executive layout; type-cert capacity up to 19–22 seats (registry lists 22 seats). Large-cabin Challenger-class interior (~6.1 ft H × 8.2 ft W × ~28.5 ft L) — common features: galley, belted lavatory option, baggage volume ~115 cu ft; exact fit/config depends on operator. Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 (common upgrades to Pro Line Fusion / ProLine Fusion available)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registration N5G, is a 1999-built Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16) manufactured by Bombardier Inc with serial number 5423. The listed owner is owned by GFO Aviation LLC, an LLC based in Dallas, TX, US, and the aircraft is U.S. registered. The Challenger 604 airframe shows a registry capacity of 22 seats and carries a reported market value of $6,000,000, reflecting its mature age and configuration. Notable registry actions include the maintained executive interior and avionics fit noted in the record.
This specific Challenger 604 is equipped with a typical executive cabin configured for 10–12 passengers in executive layout while the registry lists a maximum of 22 seats reflecting the type-cert capacity of up to 19–22 seats. Avionics are reported as Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4, with common upgrades to Pro Line Fusion / ProLine Fusion available for operators seeking modernized displays and systems. Operated from Dallas, TX, the aircraft is suitable for long-range corporate missions, domestic transcontinental flights, and medium-haul charters consistent with its 3,756 nm range and 459 kts cruise. Maintenance considerations for this airframe center on legacy Pro Line 4 avionics support and overhauls typical for late-1990s CF34-powered Challengers.
The Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16) occupies the large-cabin, long-range business jet niche where buyers seek transcontinental capability with significant cabin volume. Competing models include other large-cabin jets of the era; market demand is often driven by charter operators and corporate buyers seeking proven reliability at lower acquisition cost. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 1999 Challenger 604 such as N5G include lifecycle engine and APU maintenance, potential avionics modernization to Pro Line Fusion, and valuation pressures that place examples in the mid-market around the stated $6,000,000.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N5G | N100LA | N1038S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 5423 | 9321 | 5782 |
| Year Manufactured | 1999 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Duration of Flight | 8 Hours | 11 Hours | 9 Hours |
| Range | 3756 NM | 5200 NM | 4045 NM |
| Max Speed | 488 MPH | 504 MPH | 470 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 41000 ft | 51000 ft | 41000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 22 | 8 | 22 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |