1989 Bombardier Challenger 601 for sale

1989 Bombardier Challenger 601

Large Cabin Jet

FOR SALE
$1,750,000Overpriced
Location Tampa, FL
Total Time 8,475 hrs
Engine SMOH 8,207 hrs
Seats 12
Reg # N517BB
Engine General Electric CF34-1A ×2
Cruise 435 kts (806 km/h)
ICAO Type CL60
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
• EFIS: Dual Honeywell EDZ-815 5 tube EFIS • Flt Dir: Honeywell DFZ-800 • Comm Radios: Dual Collins VHF-22C • Nav: Dual Collins VIR-30A • ADF: Dual Collins ADF-462 • Autopilot: Honeywell SPZ-8000 • DME: Dual Collins DME-42 • FDR: L3 F1000 • FMS: Dual Honeywell FMZ-2000 • GPS: Honeywell HG-2021 • Hi Freq: Collins HF-9000 • SATPHONE: AirCell ST-3100 • TAWS: Honeywell Mark V EGPWS w/windshear • TCAS: Honeywell CAS-81A TCAS-II w/change 7.1 • Transponder: Dual Honeywell MST-67A Mode S • WX Radar: Honeywell Primus 870

Description

• Delivered w/ Fresh 12, 24, and 36-Mo Insp • Long-range Fuel • Winglets • RVSM Certified • TCAS-II w/CH 7.1 • Dual FMS • ADS-B Out

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.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Bombardier Challenger 601

This 1989 Bombardier Challenger 601 (N517BB) is a 12-seat large cabin jet with 8,475 hours on the airframe. There are currently 29 Challenger 601 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,300,000 to $2,850,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $1,750,000.

The Challenger 601 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.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (GULFVIEW AVIATION LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 8,475 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (5,000 hrs)
Budget $4,500 for pre-purchase inspection

Bombardier Challenger 601 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
12
Cruise Speed
435 kts (806 km/h)
Max Speed
459 kts (850 km/h)
Range
3,500 nm (6,482 km)
Ceiling
41,000 ft (12,497 m)
Max Weight
45,100 lbs (20,457 kg)
Useful Load
12,000 lbs (5,443 kg)
Fuel Capacity
2540 gal (9614 L)
Fuel Burn
300 GPH (1136 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
5,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BOMBARDIER Challenger 601

Fuel Burn
300.0 GPH
~$1950/hr
Variable Cost
$4,200/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$600,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$900,000
every 5,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BOMBARDIER Challenger 601. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

GULFVIEW AVIATION LLC

Registration Address

WILMINGTON, DE

Certificate Issued

2023-01-13

Airworthiness

1989-08-24

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Tampa, FL

Seller reported 1077 more aircraft in FL →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Tampa, FL but FAA registration shows WILMINGTON, DE. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N517BB.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$1,750,000
Range: $1,750,000 — $1,750,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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