N669LA

This entry covers airframe N669LA, a Canadair-built business jet delivered in 1989 with manufacturer's serial number 5050. The airframe is a Canadair (Bombardier) Challenger in the Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3A configuration and is registered in the US. It is recorded as owned by FLASH ENTERPRISE LLC (an LLC based in Helena, MT, US) and typically operated from that operator’s home base; no other ownership timeline elements are published here. The aircraft carries an estimated current market valuation of $2,300,000 reflecting its age and configuration.

The airframe is typically outfitted in a conventional executive interior with a nine–twelve place executive layout, while being certificated for up to 22 seats, allowing mixed mission flexibility between VIP transport and higher-density passenger carriage. Avionics fit is the Collins Pro Line II as commonly installed on the 601-3A, providing the navigation, communication and flight management capabilities expected for regional and corporate operation. With a long-range capability of 3,430 nm and cruise speeds near 442 knots, this airframe is suited to transcontinental U.S. and near-offshore North American missions from its Helena, Montana operator base. Maintenance and operational considerations reflect typical older-generation Challenger 601-3A support items, including airframe aging, systems support for Pro Line II avionics, and CF34 engine lifecycle management.

The Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3A occupies a niche for larger, long-range corporate jets with robust cabin space relative to light jets, competing with older medium-cabin types in charter and private ownership markets. Buyers in this segment value range (3,430 nm), payload, and cabin flexibility; however, age-driven maintenance and avionics modernization can influence resale value and operating costs, factors reflected in the listed valuation of $2,300,000 for this 1989 serial 5050 airframe.