Canadair Challenger 600 price Value, specs, cabin and the US fleet
- US fleet31
A rough value guide across the registered fleet: $1.1M to $1.4M by build year, 1981 to 1994, the middle of each year's range. Configuration, condition and logbooks determine an individual aircraft's value. Large-cabin jet, built 1981 to 1994. 31 are on the US register, each with its own page by tail number (FAA data, October 2026).
PRICE: A ROUGH RANGE
Canadair Challenger 600 price: a rough range by build year.
Radar's value model does not cover the Challenger 600 yet, so this is a rough range, not an estimate for any one aircraft. From Radar's listing-based estimates for business jets of similar engine thrust and age. The band is the range for each build year and the line its middle. Hours, engines, damage history, equipment and the logbooks move the price of any one aircraft.
- 1994 Challenger 600Rough range$770K–$2.5M
- 1983 Challenger 600Rough range$610K–$2M
- 1981 Challenger 600Rough range$610K–$2M
FOR SALE AND THE MARKET
Challenger 600 for sale: the market in numbers.
Radar does not list aircraft for sale. Before you shop, this is the market the listings sit in: what has sold, what changed hands, and the fleet a buyer chooses from.
- US-registered 31 Built 1981 to 1994
- Registered in the last year 3 New certificates since Oct 5, 2025: deliveries, changes of owner and renewals
- Registered to entities 90% 28 to companies and trusts, 3 to individuals
Recently registered
Where they are registered
- DE 5
- KS 4
- CA 3
- WY 3
- FL 2
- OR 2
- UT 2
- AL 1
- CO 1
- HI 1
State of the registered owner's address. Many aircraft are registered to companies or trusts in states other than where they are based.
INTERIOR
The Challenger 600 interior and seat map.
Illustration of a representative Challenger 600 nine-passenger example cabin and its layout. Every aircraft's completion differs. Compare private jet interiors by class.
SPECIFICATIONS
Challenger 600 specs
Published figures, from the manufacturer and the type certificate. A given aircraft varies with its completion, weight and modifications.
Sources: easa.europa.eu
- Category
- Large-cabin jet
- Engines
- 2 × Avco Lycoming ALF502 family (variant not established)
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
72 FAA ADs in effect name the Challenger 600
ADs published since 1995 whose applicability names the type; 20 require recurring actions. Whether one applies to a given aircraft depends on its serial number and equipment.
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Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) All Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), and CL-600- 2B16 (601-3A and 601-3R Variants) airplanes. (2) Model CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 5301 through 5665 inclusive and S/Ns 5701 through 6049 inclusive. (3) Model CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes, S/Ns 6050 through 6192 inclusive.
- AD 2026-07-01 One-time
Bombardier Inc. Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of uncommanded nose wheel steering upon landing with touchdown on the runway centerline.
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to all Bombardier Inc. airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD. (1) Model CL-600-1A11 (600) airplanes. (2) Model CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes. (3) Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes.
- AD 2025-07-09 One-time
Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the portable oxygen bottle installation's upper bracket latch assembly can catch on the pressure gauge tube or on the pressure gauge bezel of the portable oxygen bottle.
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., airplanes, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3), certificated in any category, equipped with Scott (Avox/Zodiac) 5500 or 5600 series 11 cubic foot portable oxygen bottle(s) with upper bracket part number (P/N) 36758-02, P/N 36758-12 or P/N H3-2091-1 installed at the neck of the bottle(s). (1) Model CL-600-1A11 (600) airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 1004 through 1085 inclusive. (2) Model CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes, serial numbers 3001 through 3066 inclusive. (3) Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5194 inclusive, 5301 through 5665 inclusive, 5701 through 5988 inclusive, 6050 through 6119 inclusive, 6158, 6161, 6176, and 6181.
- AD 2025-07-01 One-time
Thommen Aircraft Equipment AG Digital Air Data Computers
This AD was prompted by occurrences of AC32 Digital ADCs that stopped functioning due to the power module failing at temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius.
Applicability, as the AD words it
(1) This AD applies to THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG (THOMMEN) AC32 Digital Air Data Computers (ADCs) having an affected part as defined in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (2) This appliance is installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft models specified in table 1 to paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. Table 1 to Paragraph (c)(2)--Applicable Aircraft Models Type certificate holder Aircraft model Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (type CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, certificate previously held by and CN-235-300. Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.). Airbus Helicopters: AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS3323L2. Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC635T2+. (AHD). Bell Textron Inc: 212, 412, and 412EP. Bombardier Inc: CL-600-1A11 (600). Columbia Helicopters Inc: 107-II, 234. General Atomics Aerotek Systems GmbHl 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228- (type certificate formerly held by 201, 228-202, and 228-212. DORNIER LUFTFAHRT Inc.). Gulfstream Aerospace LP: Westwind Astra 1124 (serial numbers 004-0410). International Air Response: C-130A. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Limited: KV107-II. Leonardo S.p.a: A109, A10A, A109A II, A109C, A109K2, A109S, 1099SP, AW139, and AW189. Textron Aviation Inc: 200, 300, 500, 501, 550, and 551. Viking Air Limited: CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant). (3) This appliance is approved for installation and could be installed on various aircraft modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SR09595RC or ST01523WI.
ADs that may apply to the Challenger 600: all 88, with applicability → · Look up ADs by N-number · AD burden by model, ranked
EVERY TAIL
Canadair Challenger 600 aircraft by tail number
| Registration | Year | Serial | Registered owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| N100LR | 1994 | 1064 | Synfuels Holdings Finance LLC |
| N141RD | 1982 | 1041 | Global Air Choice LLC |
| N108AD | 1983 | 1080 | Marquez Padilla Inc |
| N388DD | 1983 | 1082 | Challenger Four LLC |
| N399FL | 1983 | 1083 | Highlands Group LLC |
| N80CK | 1982 | 1069 | Bank of Utah Trustee |
| N240MC | 1982 | 1075 | N240MC LLC |
| N396KM | 1982 | 1059 | Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee |
| N604CG | 1982 | 1048 | Coulson Aviation (USA) Inc |
| N674TB | 1982 | 1074 | Dodson International Parts Inc |
| N722DJ | 1982 | 1029 | Air 6 Holdings LLC |
| N777GA | 1982 | 1056 | ST Bernard Ventures LLC |
| N905MP | 1982 | 1039 | Hornet International LLC |
| N163ET | 1981 | 1035 | Bank of Utah Trustee |
| N244AL | 1981 | 1005 | Dodson International Parts Inc |
| N275JP | 1981 | 1036 | K & A Advisors LLC |
| N771GD | 1981 | 1023 | Dodson International Parts Inc |
| N811MT | 1981 | 1024 | Dodson International Parts Inc |
| N6MW | Not on record | 1057 | Swcam Aircraft LLC |
| N16RW | Not on record | 1013 | Alpha Bravo Charlie 1 Corp |
| N25V | Not on record | 1015 | RR Aero LLC |
| N246JL | Not on record | 1046 | JOG068 Inc |
| N457HL | Not on record | 1063 | Henry IV LLC |
| N601DF | Not on record | 1049 | E D Santos & Associates LLC Trustee |
| N602AJ | Not on record | 1020 | Paz Holdings Inc |
| N776WT | Not on record | 1054 | Jetstream Aviation Inc |
| N800BT | Not on record | 1044 | Il Operating Ventures LLC |
| N2105 | Not on record | 1010 | Premier Jets Inc |
| N550CW | 1983 | 1084 | Privately registered |
| N620S | 1981 | 1031 | Privately registered |
| N600JJ | Not on record | 1022 | Privately registered |
Registry data and public sources. Individual owners are not named.
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QUESTIONS
Challenger 600 questions, answered from the data
How much does a Challenger 600 cost?
Radar's rough range is about $770K to $2.5M for a 1994 and $610K to $2M for a 1981. From Radar's listing-based estimates for business jets of similar engine thrust and age. These are rough ranges, not appraisals: hours, engines, damage history, equipment and the logbooks move the price of any one aircraft.
What affects the price of a Challenger 600?
What moves the price of any one Challenger 600: total time and engine time, engine program enrollment, damage history, avionics and equipment, and complete logbooks. Build year sets the baseline shown on this page; a Challenger 600 with high hours, an engine near overhaul or gaps in its records sells below it, and one with low time, recent inspections and full records above it.
Where can I find a Challenger 600 for sale?
Radar does not list aircraft for sale. It tracks all 31 US-registered Challenger 600s by tail number, each with its registration record and a value estimate, so you can check a listing against the value of its build year and look up the aircraft's own history before you call.
How many Challenger 600s are there?
31 Challenger 600s are on the US civil aircraft register (FAA file of October 2026), built 1981 to 1994. Aircraft registered in other countries are not counted. Radar has a page for each US registration.
Who owns Challenger 600s?
Of the 31 US-registered Challenger 600s, 28 (90%) are registered to companies, trusts and other entities and 3 to individuals. Radar names entity owners only; individuals are shown as privately registered. The most common states of registration are DE (5), KS (4), CA (3).
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