2004 Bombardier Challenger 850 for sale

2004 Bombardier Challenger 850

Large Cabin Jet

FOR SALE
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Location Fort Worth, Texas, Australia
Total Time 21,069 hrs
Seats 15
Serial # 7274
Reg # N290SA
Engine Lycoming ALF 502
Cruise 430 kts (796 km/h)
ICAO Type CL60
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

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Avionics & Equipment

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Description

Clara Aviation is proud to present the industry's simplest and best value 100% write off + usage package. "Experience the cabin space of an aircraft three times its price, with the operational efficiency of one a third its size." Enjoy the efficiencies of a commercial airliner, but the luxury of the highest end private aviation experience. Not for sale outside of the United States. This aircraft is one of many deliveries for 2026. To be sold with attached management or lease. Please inquire directly with Clara Aviation for details. FORWARD GALLEY EQUIPMENT › High temperature oven › Manual fill coffee maker › One (1) 230V/60Hz Universal Outlet Insta-Hot Faucet › Ample storage for crystal and china Storage drawers › Pull-out work surface › Flatware storage drawer › Left side wardrobe storage unit Acoustical curtain AFT LAVATORY › Dropdown Oxygen Mask and Air Masker › Hot & cold water › Vanity with toiletries and waste container storage Attendant call switch › One (1) 230V/60Hz Universal outlet › PA System speaker FORWARD LAVATORY › Dropdown Oxygen Mask and Air Masker › Hot & cold water › Vanity with toiletries and waste container storage MAINTENANCE › Fresh Major Inspections c/w 2026 CABIN › ICS 200 2-Channel Iridium Satellite Phone System › Audio Int. Cabin Management System › Airshow 410 › Passenger Address System › Emergency Exit Lighting System › Two (2) 18” LCD Monitors › Two (2) DVD Players › One (1) 10-disc CD Player › Twelve Midrange/Tweeter and 3 Subwoofer Stereo › Speakers, Two (2) Audio/Visual Amplifiers › MSA windows › Super High Speed Wi-Fi: GoGo Avance L5 INTERIOR › Shortened Galley to accommodate at 19 Passenger VIP Seating › The main cabin is divided forward of the conference group with a soft divider. › A pocket door separates the galley from the main cabin. › Forward four (4) place club with pull-out tables Mid- cabin two (2) place club with pull-out tables Opposing three (3) place 16G berthable divan Aft four (4) place conference grouping › Hi-lo table opposing a two (2) place club with pull-out tables EXTERIOR › Overall Matterhorne White with Slate Grey Bottom

Engine

15,000 cycle limiters + huge affordable secondary market means putting on an engine program is not economical, nor advised.

Interior

19 seats, rated for 18 takeoff + 1 flight attendant jump seat + 2 crew.

Exterior

Overall Matterhorne White with Slate Grey Bottom

Inspection

Fresh Heavy Checks

Modifications / STCs

L5 AVANCE - Gogo's fastest available system

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About This Bombardier Challenger 850

This 2004 Bombardier Challenger 850 (N290SA) is a 15-seat large cabin jet with 21,069 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 Challenger 850 aircraft listed for sale .

The Challenger 850 cruises at 430 kts (796 km/h) with a range of 2,800 nm (5,186 km) — enough for transcontinental flights without refueling. Service ceiling of 41,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 320 GPH (1211 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $1760/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 21,069 hours
Budget $4,800 for pre-purchase inspection

Bombardier Challenger 850 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
15
Cruise Speed
430 kts (796 km/h)
Max Speed
459 kts (850 km/h)
Range
2,800 nm (5,186 km)
Ceiling
41,000 ft (12,497 m)
Max Weight
53,000 lbs (24,041 kg)
Useful Load
16,000 lbs (7,258 kg)
Fuel Capacity
2540 gal (9614 L)
Fuel Burn
320 GPH (1211 L/h)
Engines
2

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BOMBARDIER Challenger 850

Fuel Burn
320.0 GPH
~$2080/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BOMBARDIER Challenger 850. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N290SA.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fort Worth, Texas, Australia

AU

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

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

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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