N773CL
Canadair CL-600-2A12 Challenger 601
Canadair Ltd. (now Bombardier Aerospace)
7 Hours
Duration of Flight
3289 NM
Range
459 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-01-22No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Canadair CL-600-2A12 Challenger 601
Overview
U.S. standard/transport registry entry for a Canadair CL-600-2A12 (MSN 3032). Certificate issued 2020-04-06; airworthiness 1994-12-12; last FAA registration action 2023-01-22; registration expiration 2027-04-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× GE CF34-1A (9140 lbf each)
- Range: 3289 nm
- Cruise: 443 kts
- Seats: 22
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical executive layout 8–11 (common layouts up to 22 seats exist); forward galley, aft lavatory Wide stand-up cabin (~28.3 ft long, 8'2" wide, 6'1" high). Interior fit varies by refurbishing; typical executive fit includes club seating and divan options. Avionics: Honeywell SPZ-8000 (common fit on 601-3/3R series; configurations vary by retrofit)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N773CL, is a Canadair CL-600-2A12 Challenger 601 built in 1984 with manufacturer serial number 3032. The airframe is recorded as owned by POLLARD SPARES LLC, a corporate owner based in Roanoke / Fort Worth, TX, US, and carries a United States civil registration. The type was manufactured by Canadair Ltd. (now Bombardier Aerospace); this particular example has a modest market valuation of $1,500,000, reflecting its age and configuration. Registry and ownership records indicate retention in a corporate spares/operational pool rather than front-line charter service.
The cabin on this Challenger 601 airframe is noted as a typical executive layout accommodating 8–11 in common corporate fit, though configurations up to 22 seats exist and this specific listing records 22 seats as a possible arrangement; the interior features a forward galley and an aft lavatory. Avionics are listed as Honeywell SPZ-8000 as commonly fitted in later retrofit packages for 601-3/3R series, with the caveat that on a 601 exemplar configurations can vary by individual retrofit. Operationally, this airframe’s range of 3,289 nm, cruise speed of 443 kts, and 41,000 ft service ceiling make it suitable for transcontinental corporate transport, ferrying spare parts, or light cargo and parts transfer under a corporate operator based in the Roanoke/Fort Worth area. Maintenance considerations for this airframe type include CF34-1A engine support and lifecycle retrofits typical of 1980s-build Challengers.
The Canadair CL-600-2A12 Challenger 601 occupies a mid-size business jet niche, offering long range and high cruise speed for its generation. Competing models historically include earlier Gulfstream and later-generation Bombardier and Dassault business jets offering similar transcontinental capability. Buyer and charter demand for a 1984 Challenger often depends on refurbishment level and avionics updates; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe emphasize engine life, avionics retrofit status, and interior reconfiguration potential. Given the recorded valuation of $1,500,000 and ownership by a spares-focused corporation, this specific example is positioned more toward parts support, light operational use, or a restoration candidate rather than premium charter service.