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1996 BOMBARDIER CHALLENGER 604
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Bombardier CHALLENGER 604 listings ($6,500,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Airframe time -1,375 hr vs comps +2.8%
- Engine time -1,348 hr vs comps +5.4%
- Autopilot (11% of comps) +12.7%
- ADS-B (56% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 17 for sale of 135 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Bombardier CHALLENGER 604 |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 7,657 hrs |
| Engine time | 7,657 SNEW |
| Avionics / flight deck | ROCKWELL COLLINS PRO LINE 4 |
| Avionics / Transponder | King TDR-94D |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Collins ADF-462 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS, Mark VII, EGPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS |
| Avionics / Flight management (FMS) | FMS-6000 |
| Avionics / DME | DME-442 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
48/96-Month Inspections in Progress at West Star | GE OnPoint | Precision Plus Avionics This Challenger 604 combines proven intercontinental performance with a spacious, exceptionally quiet cabin measuring more than eight feet wide. Its ten-passenger executive configuration features a forward four-place club, an aft four-place divan opposite two individual club seats, a full-service galley and a private aft lavatory. This aircraft is equipped with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 Precision Plus avionics upgrade featuring CPDLC/FANS-1/A+, WAAS/LPV, triple FMS with GPS, HF-9000, TCAS II 7.1 and a flight data recorder with expanded parameters. Additional highlights include Gogo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi, Airshow, an extensively refurbished interior and enrollment on the GE OnPoint engine program.
Modifications
This CL604 is equipped with Artex 409 ELT Precision Plus avionics upgrade, CPDLC & FANS-1/A+, Collins Worldwide database DBU-5010E, L3 Avance Wifi, AlliedSignal Mark VII EGPWS, Collins SAT-906 4-channel SATCOM, dual Collins ADC-850E air data computers, triple Collins DCU-4002, HIRF Lightning Protection, Winglets
Avionics
Collins Pro-Line 4 w/ Precision Plus Avionics Suite ADF: Dual Collins ADF-462 Autopilot: Dual Collins Communication Radios: Dual Collins VHF-422D w/ 8.33 Spacing CVR: FA2100 SSCVR DME: Dual Collins DME-442 EFIS: CollinsFD-4077 6-tube Displays Flight Director: Dual Collins FMS: Triple Collins FMS-6000 w/ 6.0 Software (WAAS/LPV) GPS: Dual Collins GPS-4000S (WAAS/LPV) Hi Frequency: Collins HF-9000 w/ SELCAL Inertial Nav: Triple Litton LTN-101 LASEREF Navigation Radios: Dual Collins VIR-432 w/ FM Immunity Radar Altimeter: Dual Collins ALT-55B TAWS: Honeywell Mark VII EGPWS TCAS: TCAS II TTR-2100 w/ Ch. 7/1 Transponder: Dual Collins TDR-94D (ADS-B) Weather Radar: Collins TWR-854 Multi-color
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
median $6.5M of 9 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
35th pct7,657 hours total (TTAF) · 35th percentile of 23 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
32nd pct7,657 hours since new · 32nd percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
32nd pct7,657 hours since new · 32nd percentile of 22 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BOMBARDIER |
| Model | CHALLENGER 604 |
| Serial Number | 5305 |
| Registration # | N888DH |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | ABE |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,657 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 4,640 |
| Winglets | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | GENERAL ELECTRIC CF34-3B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 872021 |
| Engine 1 Time | 7,657 SNEW |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 4,640 |
| Engine 1 On Condition | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | GENERAL ELECTRIC CF34-3B |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 872022 |
| Engine 2 Time | 7,657 SNEW |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 4,640 |
| Engine 2 On Condition | Yes |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | ROCKWELL COLLINS PRO LINE 4 |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| FANS | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| RNP | Yes |
| CPDLC | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Collins Pro-Line 4 w/ Precision Plus Avionics Suite ADF: Dual Collins ADF-462 Autopilot: Dual Collins Communication Radios: Dual Collins VHF-422D w/ 8.33 Spacing CVR: FA2100 SSCVR DME: Dual Collins DME-442 EFIS: CollinsFD-4077 6-tube Displays Flight Director: Dual Collins FMS: Triple Collins FMS-6000 w/ 6.0 Software (WAAS/LPV) GPS: Dual Collins GPS-4000S (WAAS/LPV) Hi Frequency: Collins HF-9000 w/ SELCAL Inertial Nav: Triple Litton LTN-101 LASEREF Navigation Radios: Dual Collins VIR-432 w/ FM Immunity Radar Altimeter: Dual Collins ALT-55B TAWS: Honeywell Mark VII EGPWS TCAS: TCAS II TTR-2100 w/ Ch. 7/1 Transponder: Dual Collins TDR-94D (ADS-B) Weather Radar: Collins TWR-854 Multi-color |
Additional Equipment
| Wifi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | This CL604 is equipped with Artex 409 ELT Precision Plus avionics upgrade, CPDLC & FANS-1/A+, Collins Worldwide database DBU-5010E, L3 Avance Wifi, AlliedSignal Mark VII EGPWS, Collins SAT-906 4-channel SATCOM, dual Collins ADC-850E air data computers, triple Collins DCU-4002, HIRF Lightning Protection, Winglets |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 10 |
| Galley | Yes |
| Galley Configuration | Forward |
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Lavatory Configuration | Aft |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2018 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Maintenance Tracking via VERYON 12/24m Inspection – C/W 3-2026 36m Inspection – C/W 3-2026 48m/96m Inspection – In Process at West Star Aviation GE S/B 72-0347 Engine VSV C/W |
|---|
Auxiliary Power Unit
| APU | Yes |
|---|---|
| APU Time | 5,484 |
| APU Maintenance Program | None |
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | OnPoint |
|---|---|
| Engine Maint. Program Hourly Rate Per Engine | 584.92 |
| Engine Maint. Program Coverage Percentage | 100 |
Operating costs & specifications — Bombardier Challenger 604
Typical model-level figures for the Bombardier Challenger 604 (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $489,600 | $795,600 |
| Fixed | $777,684 | $777,684 |
| Variable | $1,081,000 | $1,756,625 |
| Total / hour | $9,293 | $7,798 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 4,100 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 415 kts · 478 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 10 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 6' 1" × 8' 2" × 28' 3" |
| Interior volume | 1410 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 6000 ft / 2600 ft |
About this plane
The Bombardier Challenger 604 has a variable operating cost of $4,792 per hour. It offers a range of 3,800 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 460 knots (529 mph), with an average fuel burn of 340 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Bombardier Challenger 604 measures 6'1" high, 8'2" wide, and 28'3" long, delivering 1,410 cubic feet of interior volume. It comfortably accommodates up to 12 passengers in a luxurious and spacious layout, ideal for extended journeys. Requiring 6,000 feet for takeoff and 2,600 feet for landing, the Challenger 604 is well-suited for intercontinental and transatlantic flights while maintaining access to a wide range of airports. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Bombardier Challenger 604's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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