1991 Bombardier Challenger 601 for sale

1991 Bombardier Challenger 601

Large Cabin Jet

FOR SALE
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Location Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Total Time 8,337 hrs
Engine SMOH 8,336 hrs
Seats 12
Serial # 5094
Reg # N856JL
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
Bombardier Challenger 601 is equipped with an integrated avionics suite. Dual Honeywell NZ-2000-FMS Antenna (FS 285.0 RBL 3.5) FMS Control Display Unit Central Display Unit NXT-600 Data Link Transponder Honeywell TCAS II Computer Collins HF-9010 Radio set control Safe Flight wind shear system Dual Honeywell HG-2021 GPS Lightning Sensor System Honeywell Radio Amplitude A100A Cockpit Voice recorder Honeywell SPZ 8000 flight guidance system

Interior

Forward galley, forward cabin, 4 place double club, 2 place divans, with conference/coffee table in centre isle, Lavatory location aft cabin, Crew jump seat. Microwave Oven

Inspection

120 months due date 28/03/2033 48 months due on 31/05/2028

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Bombardier Challenger 601

This 1991 Bombardier Challenger 601 (N856JL) is a 12-seat large cabin jet with 8,337 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.

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 8,337 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 (ZJETS AVIATION LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 8,337 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

ZJETS AVIATION LLC

Registration Address

RICHMOND, TX

Certificate Issued

2021-08-05

Airworthiness

2007-11-09

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Seller reported 1085 more aircraft in FL →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Palm Beach Gardens, FL but FAA registration shows RICHMOND, TX. 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 N856JL.

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