N83UF

This entry covers airframe N83UF, a Canadair/Bombardier-built Challenger 601-3A (CL-600-2B16) completed in 1990 with manufacturer serial number 5083. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by the corporate trustee TVPX AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS INC TRUSTEE of North Salt Lake, UT, US, a change that is notable in its ownership record. The airframe carries a typical late-model Challenger 601 refurbishment pedigree and is valued at approximately $2,300,000, reflecting age, equipment fit and market position. Certification and registry actions for this airframe have kept it in the corporate/operator sector rather than specialized commercial service.

The airframe is outfitted in an executive cabin configuration described as an executive executive layout typical of Challenger 601 refurbishments, with an interior normally arranged for 10–15 passengers but certificated to accommodate up to 22 seats. Avionics on this airframe are reported as Collins Pro Line II, a common upgrade during 601-series refurbishment programs that supports advanced corporate navigation and communication needs. Typical mission profiles for N83UF would include medium- to long-range corporate travel within its 3,430 nm radius and high-speed cruise operations at approximately 442 kts, based from its operator/home base in Utah. Maintenance considerations reflect the airframe’s age and the CF34-3A engine series overhaul cycles and avionics upgrade paths common to late-model Challenger operators.

The Challenger 601-3A (CL-600-2B16) occupies the mid-size long-range corporate jet niche, offering transcontinental capability with a high-altitude ceiling of 41,000 ft and efficient twin CF34 powerplants. Competing types in its era include larger Citation and smaller Gulfstream models; the Challenger’s cabin volume and range balance make it attractive to charter operators and corporate trustees managing fleet assets. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe hinge on its refurbishment level—notably the Collins Pro Line II fit—and the global supportability of the General Electric CF34-3A engines, factors that collectively inform the stated market value of $2,300,000.