N89

This entry covers airframe N89, a 2009 built Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605 with serial number 5815. The aircraft is owned by Federal Aviation Administration, a government operator based in Oklahoma City, OK, US and registered in the US registry. The airframe is powered by twin turbofan engines and is recorded with an estimated market value of $10,000,000; maintenance and operational records beyond ownership are not published in the supplied data. Notable registry points include the FAA government ownership and the aircraft’s certificated seating listing at 22, which contrasts with the common executive fit.

The cabin for this airframe reflects the Challenger 605’s common two-zone executive layout, with typical installations providing 10–12 executive seats although the FAA-certificated configuration is listed at 22. Avionics onboard are the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, supporting advanced navigation, communication and flight-management functions suitable for both government missions and business transport. Typical mission profiles for a Challenger 605 of this specification include medium- to long-range executive transport and government travel within the aircraft’s 4,045 nm range and cruise speed around 488 kts, operating from the FAA’s base in Oklahoma City, OK. Given government ownership, cabin fit and maintenance practices may emphasize mission readiness and regulatory compliance over purely commercial luxury fittings.

The Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605 occupies the large-cabin, transcontinental business jet niche with performance enabling coast-to-coast flights and flexible mission use. Competing models in this segment include updated Challenger variants and similar-class aircraft from other manufacturers; resale and maintenance considerations for this 2009 airframe center on engine life, Pro Line 21 avionics supportability, and the airframe’s recorded value of $10,000,000. Government ownership such as that of the Federal Aviation Administration can influence market visibility and service history availability when compared to civilian-operated examples.