1989 Bombardier 601-3A
Large Cabin Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Airframe Landings: 4,679 Engines Loc. Make Model Serial# TSN CSN L General Electric CF34-3A 350343 8208 4993 R 350340 8354 5083 (9,140 lbs Thrust Each), TBO: 6000APU Honeywell GTCP36-100, S/N: P-590, Total Hours: 8,466, Total Cycles: 6,108, CZI TBO: 7,000, MPI TBO: 3,500
Engine
Engine 1 Maintenance Program
Interior
Configuration/PAX: Executive/10 passengers General: Fireblocked tan leather interior in good condition Seating: Tan leather club seating & divans, jump seat Refreshment: Forward S-style curved refreshment center w/microwave, coffeemaker & ice storage Entertainment: Airshow 410 cabin display, XM radio entertainment, DVD/CD player Accessories: Soft overhead lighting Storage: Storage throughout Lavatory: Aft lav
Exterior
White w/dark blue & silver accent stripes
Inspection
12/24/36/60/120 month inspections cw 7/16/21 by Toledo Jet (KFXE) Landing gear OVHL 7/21 Maintained: FAR Part 91
Modifications / STCs
• Cockpit: ADS-B Out, triple Honeywell LASERTRAK II
• Modification: Winglets
• Equipment: Long-range ER fuel tanks, thrust reversers, external service points & access panels
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Omni International Jet Trading
controller.com
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$1,750,000
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Tampa, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | 117 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Bombardier 601-3A
This 1989 Bombardier 601-3A (N517BB) is a 12-seat large cabin jet with 8,475 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $1,750,000.
The 601-3A cruises at 435 kts (806 km/h) with a range of 3,500 nm (6,482 km) — enough for transcontinental flights without refueling. Service ceiling of 41,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 300 GPH (1136 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $1650/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $4,200/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $600,000. With 8,475 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (5,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Bombardier 601-3A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N517BB.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N517BB.
Airworthiness Directives — Bombardier 601-3A
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) Airplanes
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View full AD →Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) Airplanes
View full AD →Bombardier Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) Airplanes
View full AD →Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A) Airplanes
View full AD →Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) Airplanes
View full AD →Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) Airplanes
View full AD →Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, & CL-604 (Including CL-605 Marketing Variant)) Airplanes, and Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes
View full AD →Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, & CL-604 (Including CL-605 Marketing Variant)) Airplanes, and Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.