N888DH

This airframe, registered as N888DH, is a 1996-built Canadair Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16) with serial number 5305. The airframe was manufactured by Canadair Ltd and is recorded as owned by CANADAIR 5305 LLC, located in Dover, DE, US. It carries a United States registration and has an estimated market valuation of $4,800,000 in current records. Notable registry actions include its continued registration under the listed LLC, and its condition and valuation reflect a mature Challenger 604 airframe in service with executive certification and transport seating capability.

This specific Challenger 604 is certificated for up to 22 seats in transport notation while typically fitted in an executive two-zone layout that commonly accommodates 9–12 executive seats. The cabin configuration supports longer-range, transcontinental missions consistent with the platform’s 4,000 nm range and executive transport roles. Avionics listed for the fleet are Collins Pro Line-style installations, with Pro Line 4 being typical within the Challenger 604 community, and this airframe follows that fitment pattern for operational commonality. Based in Dover, DE, US under the owning LLC, the aircraft is suited to charter, corporate and ferry operations where its speed of 459 kts cruise and service ceiling of 41,000 ft are operational advantages. Maintenance considerations reflect typical 1990s-series Challenger lifecycle issues, with ongoing aftermarket support for CF34-series engines and Pro Line avionics upgrades commonly applied to maintain certification and resale value.

The Challenger 604 family occupies a mid-large cabin, long-range business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability and two-crew transport certification. Competing types cover similar mission profiles from other manufacturers but the 604 is distinguished by its CF34 powerplants and roomy two-zone cabins. Buyer and charter demand for legacy 604s is driven by mission flexibility and cabin size, while resale values—such as the listed $4,800,000 for this airframe—are heavily influenced by avionics upgrades, engine shop visits, and documented maintenance. Maintenance and resale considerations for this specific airframe include ongoing support for CF34-3B engines and Pro Line avionics commonality across the 604 fleet.