N898AK

This airframe, registered as N898AK, is a Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16) built by Bombardier Inc. in 2001 with serial number 5490. The aircraft is owned by POPPA AIR II LLC, an LLC based in Wellesley, MA, US, and is registered in the US registry. Registered to POPPA AIR II LLC in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the airframe’s operational record and any notable registry actions are Not published. Condition and valuation highlights for this specific airframe are Not published.

The Challenger 604 airframe serial 5490 is typically configured to accommodate up to 22 seats, supporting extended-range missions enabled by a maximum range of 4,033 nautical miles and a high-speed cruise near 459 knots. Operated from a base associated with its owner in Wellesley, MA, the aircraft is suited to long domestic and transcontinental executive or charter missions within the continental United States and to transoceanic legs achievable within its range. Specific avionics fit, interior layout details, and unique cabin amenities for this particular airframe are Not published; maintenance considerations derive from its twin GE CF34 turbofan configuration and its 2001 build year, factors that influence scheduled overhaul cycles and component replacement programs.

The Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16) occupies a market niche as a large-cabin, long-range business jet built by Bombardier Inc., powered by twin GE CF34 series engines producing 9,140 lbf each, delivering a high operating ceiling of 41,000 ft and transcontinental capability. Aircraft of this vintage (built 2001) compete in resale and charter markets where range, cabin capacity, and engine support are key purchase drivers; prospective operators and buyers commonly weigh airframe age, engine shop visit schedules, and parts availability when assessing maintenance and resale prospects for a specific serial like 5490.