N601JG

This entry covers airframe N601JG, a Canadair-built business jet completed in 1983 with manufacturer serial number 3006. The aircraft is a Canadair CL-600-2A12 Challenger 601 currently registered in the US and on the books to CHALLENGER AIRCRAFT CHARTERS LLC, an LLC based in Newport Beach, CA, US. The airframe is powered by twin turbofan engines and is documented with a market value of $2,300,000; its ownership history reflects operation by a private charter operator rather than corporate flight departments. Registration and valuation records indicate it remains a fixed-wing multi-engine type in civilian service.

The cabin of this Challenger 601 airframe is described as a typical executive layout, with 12–15 cabin seats commonly fitted while being type-certified up to 22 passengers maximum; the specific interior for N601JG is operated in a charter configuration under its LLC owner. Avionics for the 601-series platform on which this airframe is based are typically Collins Pro Line II or Honeywell primus-class systems, a common fit for older Challenger 601s that supports cross-country and charter mission avionics requirements. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft focus on medium-range charter and corporate transport within the aircraft’s 3,430 nm range and cruise speeds around 442 kts, operated from the owner’s Newport Beach, CA base. Maintenance considerations follow established Challenger 601 schedules for CF34-3A-equipped airframes, with charter utilization patterns affecting inspection and component life cycles.

The Canadair CL-600-2A12 Challenger 601 occupies a mid-size business jet niche offering transcontinental capability when equipped with CF34 powerplants and Pro Line–class avionics. Competing models historically include other late-model mid-size bizjets that balance range near 3,430 nm and cruise performance around 442 kts. Buyer and charter demand for 601-series airframes tends to emphasize cabin comfort and range over new-technology efficiencies, and resale valuations such as $2,300,000 for this 1983 serial reflect age, avionics fit, and maintenance status. Maintenance and resale considerations for this model commonly hinge on CF34 engine hours, avionics retrofits, and logbook completeness for airframes in charter service.