N800BT

This airframe, registered N800BT, is a Canadair-built business jet delivered in 1982 with serial number 1044. The type designation for the airframe is Canadair CL-600-1A11 Challenger 600, manufactured by Canadair (Bombardier Aerospace), and it carries a US civil registration. The airframe is owned by Direct Jet Services (a corporation) and has operated in corporate/charter configuration; notable registry actions are confined to its US registration record. Current valuation for the airframe is listed at $1,000,000, which reflects its age and configuration.

The cabin of this specific Challenger 600 is fitted in a typical executive layout with a forward galley, two seating sections arranged with a four-place club and an aft conference/divan, and an enclosed aft lavatory, normally configured for approximately 11–13 passengers. Avionics for the airframe follow the early CL-600 series fit with a Sperry SPZ-600 automatic flight control system accompanied by Collins communications and navigation equipment, supporting conventional corporate flight operations. Typical missions for the airframe include transcontinental and regional business travel within its 2,909 nm range and cruise economy at 442 kts, operating from the registered US operator base under Direct Jet Services. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the older-generation turbofan engines and avionics common to early-series Challengers.

The Canadair CL-600-1A11 Challenger 600 occupies a performance niche as an early heavy corporate twinjet offering transcontinental capability and a high single-pilot-capable ceiling of 41,000 ft. In market terms, buyers and charter operators historically sought the type for comfortable executive cabins and long-range legs; however, age, engine type (Lycoming ALF 502L) and legacy avionics affect demand, maintenance costs, and resale valuation. Given the listed value of $1,000,000, considerations for prospective owners include avionics upgrades, engine lifecycle status, and airframe refurbishment to remain competitive with more modern midsize and super-midsize business jets.