N601RC

This entry covers airframe N601RC, a Canadair-built Challenger assembled as a Bombardier CL-600-2A12 Challenger 601 with manufacturer listed as Canadair Ltd (Bombardier). The airframe was built in 1986 and carries serial number 3055; it is registered in the United States and is categorized as a fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft. The registered owner is owned and operated under corporate registry as RAYTHEON CO of Tucson, AZ, US, and the airframe valuation is listed at $2,300,000 reflecting its age and mission-equipment fit.

The registration notes the cabin is configured for up to 22 seats, indicating a high-density corporate or special-mission interior rather than a large executive layout; this configuration supports short-duration passenger lift, commuter, or charter-style missions. Avionics are reported as Collins Pro Line II as a typical fit, although the entry acknowledges that retrofits and specific fitments can vary by airframe; this fit supports standard IFR operations and common corporate navigation and communications requirements. With a cruise speed near 442 kts and a maximum service ceiling of 41,000 ft, typical mission profiles for N601RC operated by RAYTHEON CO from Tucson, AZ would include medium-to-long-range corporate transport, liaison flights, or company logistics. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe align with CF34-3A engine support and Challenger 601 airframe checks consistent with its 1986 build year.

The Bombardier CL-600-2A12 Challenger 601 occupies a mid-size business and special-mission market niche, offering transcontinental range of about 3,430 nm and jet cruise performance suited to corporate and charter operators. Competing models in its era include early Gulfstream and Dassault Falcon derivatives and later light-medium business jets that emphasize newer avionics and lower operating costs. Buyer and charter demand for older 601s often hinges on updated avionics and interior condition; resale and maintenance considerations for N601RC will focus on CF34-3A engine life, airframe corrosion and fatigue assessments appropriate to a 1986-production Challenger, and the cost/benefit of avionics or interior retrofits to sustain marketability.