N601BE

This entry covers airframe N601BE, a Canadair-built business jet completed in 1991 with manufacturer serial number 5103. The airframe is a Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3A originally produced by Canadair Ltd (Bombardier) and is recorded in US registration service to EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION CORP of Cheyenne, WY, US. Operational records for this tail indicate continued corporate use out of its Cheyenne base with no public record of major registry transfers beyond the listed corporate ownership. Recent valuation notes list the type value at $1,300,000, reflecting airframe age and market condition.

The cabin of N601BE is reported as a typical executive 9-place layout with four sleeping berths and four individual beds, featuring a forward galley and an aft lavatory that support extended missions. The configuration supports both corporate shuttle and longer-range executive transport missions within the airframe’s 3,430 nm range and aligns with usage patterns for owner-operators based in Cheyenne. Avionics fitment specifics are not published for this individual airframe; maintenance considerations for this airframe center on age-related airframe and engine inspections typical of early-1990s Challenger 601-3A examples. The combination of a 9-place executive fit and four berths makes it suitable for overnight cross-country missions and regional international hops.

The Challenger 601-3A family occupies the light-large cabin business jet niche, offering transcontinental range combined with a roomy cabin relative to smaller light jets. Primary competition historically includes early-model Gulfstream and Bombardier midsize types as well as upgraded Citation and Falcon variants for similar mission profiles. For buyers and charter operators considering N601BE, maintenance and parts considerations reflect the airframe’s 1991 build year and CF34-3A engine support; resale and operating economics are influenced by the reported market value of $1,300,000 and continued demand for large-cabin used business jets with berthing capability.