N878EM

This entry covers airframe N878EM, a Canadair-built business jet completed in 1990 with manufacturer serial number 5074. The type is a Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3A manufactured by Canadair Ltd, and the airframe is registered in the US. Ownership is recorded to the corporation MULLEN AUTOMOTIVE INC of Irvine, CA, US; the aircraft’s registry and corporate ownership status have been notable administrative details in its history, with the asset carrying an estimated market value of $2,300,000.

The subject aircraft, N878EM, configured with 22 seats, reflects the Challenger 601-3A layout capability for higher-density corporate or charter seating arrangements compared with lower-seat corporate interiors. Specific avionics fit and detailed cabin amenities are not published in the supplied data, but the combination of its seating capacity and transcontinental range of 3,365 nm supports typical long-range corporate transport, group charters, or company shuttle missions based from its owner’s location in Irvine, CA, US. Maintenance considerations for this airframe will be influenced by its 1990 build year (5074) and the CF34-3A/3A2 engine type; the aircraft’s recorded valuation of $2,300,000 reflects age, configuration, and market factors tied to its current registry and ownership.

The airframe belongs to the Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 601-3A family, produced by Canadair Ltd, which couples a maximum operating ceiling of 41,000 ft with a cruise speed of 442 kts and a long-range capability of 3,365 nm, situating the model in the mid-size, long-range business-jet segment. With twin General Electric CF34-3A/3A2 engines delivering 9,220 lbf thrust each, the platform’s operating and maintenance economics are shaped by engine support and aging-aircraft considerations given the 1990 build year. The stated market value of $2,300,000 for this specific serial (5074) and registration (US) provides a snapshot useful for prospective operators assessing acquisition and resale dynamics for similar Challenger 601-3A examples.