N602AJ

This entry documents the specific Canadair-built airframe registered as N602AJ, a Canadair CL-600 Challenger (Canadair CL-600 Challenger (CL-600-1A11)) constructed in 1981 with manufacturer serial number 1020. The airframe is recorded as owned by PAZ HOLDINGS INC (a corporation based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, US) and is operated under United States registration (US). Registry and broker records note a Pro-Line era avionics fit and a broker-description of a 9-passenger executive configuration; the airframe carries a reported market value of $1,000,000 and is categorized as a fixed-wing multi engine aircraft.

The cabin for this specific Challenger is described in broker listings as an executive 9–13 passenger layout, with a forward 4-place club and an aft arrangement that includes seats plus a 3-place berthable divan; the listing specifically describes a 9-passenger executive fit. Avionics records reference Dual Sperry SPI-601 and Pro Line equipment consistent with a Pro-Line era conversion, while broker records also list Honeywell/Collins components, indicating some variability or upgrades in the avionics fit over the aircraft’s service life. Typical missions for this airframe would include short-to-medium range executive transport and charter work out of its operator base in Southern California, exploiting its long-range capability and high cruise speed. Maintenance considerations include support for the ALF-502 turbofan series and airframe-specific avionics heritage noted in records.

The CL-600 Challenger family occupies a light-medium business jet niche, offering transcontinental range and higher cruise speed relative to older light jets. With a cruise near 442 kts and a ceiling of 41,000 ft, the type competes with contemporaries in the early small-cabin business jet segment and appeals to buyers seeking a balance of range and cabin flexibility. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its age (built 1981), the ALF-502 engine series support status, and the mixed avionics heritage (Pro-Line era with Honeywell/Collins elements), all factors that influence buyer and charter demand for a fixed-wing multi engine Challenger in this value bracket.