N657GF

CANADAIR LTD CL-600-2A12 (Challenger 601-series) (601-1A)

CANADAIR LTD

8 Hours

Duration of Flight

3352 NM

Range

460 MPH

Max Speed

N657GF

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
22
Range
Range
3352 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
41000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
8 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
460 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured1985
LocationWilmington, DE, US
Registration NumberN657GF
OwnershipAerotrust Services Corp
Serial Number3045

Airframe

Data valid as of 2023-04-06
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CANADAIR LTD CL-600-2A12 (Challenger 601-series) (601-1A)

Overview

U.S. registration assigned to Aerotrust Services Corp; FAA certificate issued 2023-04-06; airworthiness date 1985-09-25; Mode S hex A8A757.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× General Electric CF34-1A (9140 lbf each)
  • Range: 3352 nm
  • Cruise: 442 kts
  • Seats: 22
  • Ceiling: 41000 ft

Model & Market Context

The airframe bearing tail number N657GF is a CANADAIR LTD CL-600-2A12 (Challenger 601-series) built in 1985 with manufacturer serial number 3045. The aircraft is recorded as owned by Aerotrust Services Corp (a corporation based in Wilmington, DE, US) and is registered in the US. Listed ownership and registry details identify Aerotrust Services Corp as the operator/home base connection through its Wilmington address. The airframe's recorded market valuation stands at $1,600,000, a figure that reflects its model, year of manufacture and configuration.

The interior configuration for this specific airframe accommodates 22 seats, indicating a high-density executive or commuter layout within the Challenger 601-series cabin dimensions. Typical mission profiles for this registration, given a range of 3,352 nm and cruise speed of 442 kts, would enable transcontinental and extended regional operations from its Wilmington-linked operator base. Specific avionics fit and detailed cabin amenities for this serial are Not published. Maintenance considerations for this aircraft center on its powerplant type, the General Electric CF34-1A, and its age since manufacture in 1985, which have direct bearing on inspection cycles and component life limits.

This airframe belongs to the CANADAIR LTD CL-600-2A12 (Challenger 601-series) family, powered in this example by twin CF34-1A engines producing 9,140 lbf each, a characteristic highlighted in the provided data. The listed value of $1,600,000 for a 1985-built serial 3045 frames its current market positioning as an older but capable fixed-wing multi-engine business jet. Resale and maintenance considerations for this registration derive principally from its age, recorded configuration and the specific engine model noted, all factors that influence operator demand and lifecycle cost for this airframe.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN657GFN113SRN139LJ
Serial Number (MSN)304551645025
Year Manufactured198519941988
Duration of Flight8 Hours9 Hours8 Hours
Range3352 NM4119 NM3430 NM
Max Speed460 MPH488 MPH459 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling41000 ft41000 ft41000 ft
Max Passengers222222
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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