N999VK

The airframe bearing tail number N999VK is a 2001-built Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604, manufacturer serial number 5499. The aircraft is registered in the US and is currently owned by JRL TEXAS CONSULTING INC, a corporation based in Plano, TX, US, which also serves as the operator/home base for the type. The airframe’s registry reflects standard corporate ownership with no public record of multiple prior owners in the provided data; valuation and specific condition assessments are not published in the supplied information. Notable registry points include its civilian transport certification and FAA-compliant seating arrangements.

This Challenger 604 airframe is configured typically in a 10–12-place VIP two-zone layout but is FAA-certified for up to 22 seats in a transport configuration, giving the owner/operator flexibility between corporate shuttle and executive transport roles. The installed avionics are the common OEM fit, Collins Pro Line 4, a suite frequently retained or upgraded on the type to meet modern navigation, communication, and flight management requirements. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include coast-to-coast corporate flights and transcontinental missions within the provided 3,756 nm range at cruise speeds near 436 kts, operating from its base in Plano, TX. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft center on CF34 engine lifecycle management and avionics upgrade paths common to 2000s Challenger 604 examples.

The Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 occupies the mid-to-large cabin business jet niche, prized for transcontinental range, comfortable two-zone cabins, and robust twin CF34 powerplants. Competing models in this performance bracket include later variants of the Challenger family and long-range offerings from Gulfstream and Bombardier’s own larger types. Buyer and charter demand for a 2001 Challenger 604 such as N999VK typically hinges on engine and APU program status, avionics upgrades (Collins Pro Line 4 being a common upgrade candidate), and interior condition given the type’s long service life; resale and maintenance considerations therefore focus on refurbishment and systems modernization.