N856JL

This airframe, registered as N856JL, is a Canadair Ltd CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601 built by Canadair Ltd in 1991 with manufacturer serial number 5094. The aircraft is owned by ZJETS AVIATION LLC and is operated from the owner’s base in Richmond, TX, US, with registry US. Notable registry actions include its current ownership record showing acquisition by ZJETS AVIATION LLC, and the airframe’s market valuation is listed at $1,800,000, reflecting an aging 1991-built Challenger in serviceable condition.

The cabin of this Challenger 601 airframe accommodates 22 seats, configured for the aircraft’s fixed-wing multi-engine category role and suited to its transcontinental range of 3,366 nm. Avionics are fitted with the commonly installed Collins Pro Line 4 suite for the CL-600-2B16 series, supporting the flight deck systems required to operate at a maximum certified ceiling of 41,000 ft and typical cruise of 459 kts. The current operator base is Richmond, TX, US under owner ZJETS AVIATION LLC, and the twin General Electric CF34-3A2 engines producing 9,220 lbf each power the airframe for missions consistent with the Challenger 601’s performance envelope. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe are informed by its 1991 manufacture date and serial 5094, factors that influence inspection cycles and value.

The Canadair Ltd CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601 represented in this airframe fills a mid-size business jet performance niche characterized by long-range capability and comfortable seating for up to 22 passengers. With a cruise speed of 459 kts and a range of 3,366 nm, the model balances transcontinental reach with a service ceiling of 41,000 ft. The aircraft’s twin General Electric CF34-3A2 engines and legacy Collins Pro Line 4 avionics reflect typical systems for the type, while the listed market value of $1,800,000 for this 1991 serial 5094 highlights common resale and maintenance considerations for aging Challenger 601 airframes.