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1997 BOMBARDIER CHALLENGER 604
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Bombardier CHALLENGER 604 listings ($6,500,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time -329 hr vs comps +0.7%
- Engine time -302 hr vs comps +1.2%
- ADS-B (56% of comps) +1.2%
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 | 8,703 hrs |
| Engine time | 8,703.2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | COLLINS |
| Avionics / Transponder | King TDR-94D |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G500 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Collins ADF-462 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | EGPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS |
| Avionics / Flight management (FMS) | FMS-6000 |
| Avionics / DME | DME-442 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | May 2026 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
48 Month - Completed by Duncan Aviation Provo - July 2025 Engines enrolled on GE OnPoint APU enrolled on MSP ATG-5000 WiFi (C1 Upgrade) Currently operated Part-135 Documents: - Challenger 604 5352.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11049809346&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=QxhhOwmKFsiqizvhuG0wIRdByxlShnScO41bCQLdTXLqjlF9LFQrGNxnsOfXTBgV9sglD5TpL90%3d - N530BD Status Report AD's - SB's- 10.12.26.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11049809391&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=QxhhOwmKFsiiXj1q%2ft321%2fcW06LJadsBbuzMgu%2f1u1%2f7ksCK0v5fvNOPqYIfC8qNCU6WA%2fnh%2bSg%3d - N530BD Status Report - 10.12.26.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11049809374&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=QxhhOwmKFsiRNXJn5PO2V6ofdL5%2b2p%2bM2%2bgTeM%2bLExaB7MkUb%2f73UQfftDvGQf9GNbSCb1zoMxI%3d
Modifications
ATG-5000 (C1 Upgrade)
Avionics
AVIONICS -Collins Pro Line 4 - EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System): Collins 6-Tube 7 x 7 inch - FMS (Flight Management System): 3 Collins FMS-6000 - DBU (Data Base Unit): DBU-5010E - IRS (Inertial Reference System): Dual Litton 101 - Weather Radar: Collins RTA-850 - TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System): Collins TTR-2100 TCAS II with Change 7.1 - EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System): Honeywell Mark V - DME (Distance Measuring Equipment): Dual Collins DME-442 - ADF (Automatic Direction Finder): Dual Collins ADF-462 - Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT 55B - Transponders: Dual Collins TDR 94D - VHF Communication/Nav Radios: Dual Collins VHF-422C Comms w/ 8.33 spacing - VOR Nav: Dual Collins VIR-432 - HF Communication: Dual Collins 9031A - ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter): Artex G406-1 - CVR (Cockpit Voice Recorder): L3 A100S - FDR (Flight Data Recorder): L3 F1000 - Satcom: AirCellST-3100
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.
Shop options ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Bombardier CHALLENGER 604 lands versus other Bombardier CHALLENGER 604 listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $6.5M of 9 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
57th pct8,703 hours total (TTAF) · 57th percentile of 23 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
55th pct8,703 engine hours · 55th percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
55th pct8,703 engine hours · 55th 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.
Documents
General
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BOMBARDIER |
| Model | CHALLENGER 604 |
| Serial Number | 5352 |
| Registration # | N530BD |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | SAT |
Airframe
| Total Time | 8,703.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 4,006 |
| Landing Gear Overhaul | Yes |
| Winglets | Yes |
| Maintenance Tracking | TRAXXALL |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 8,703.2 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Cycles | 4,006 |
| Engine 1 On Condition | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 8,703.2 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Cycles | 4,006 |
| Engine 2 On Condition | Yes |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | COLLINS |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | AVIONICS -Collins Pro Line 4 - EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System): Collins 6-Tube 7 x 7 inch - FMS (Flight Management System): 3 Collins FMS-6000 - DBU (Data Base Unit): DBU-5010E - IRS (Inertial Reference System): Dual Litton 101 - Weather Radar: Collins RTA-850 - TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System): Collins TTR-2100 TCAS II with Change 7.1 - EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System): Honeywell Mark V - DME (Distance Measuring Equipment): Dual Collins DME-442 - ADF (Automatic Direction Finder): Dual Collins ADF-462 - Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT 55B - Transponders: Dual Collins TDR 94D - VHF Communication/Nav Radios: Dual Collins VHF-422C Comms w/ 8.33 spacing - VOR Nav: Dual Collins VIR-432 - HF Communication: Dual Collins 9031A - ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter): Artex G406-1 - CVR (Cockpit Voice Recorder): L3 A100S - FDR (Flight Data Recorder): L3 F1000 - Satcom: AirCellST-3100 |
Additional Equipment
| Wifi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | ATG-5000 (C1 Upgrade) |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 10 |
| Galley | Yes |
| Galley Configuration | Forward |
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Lavatory Configuration | Aft |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2018 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | *48-Month completed 7/25 by Duncan Aviation (Provo)* - 6 Month Inspection complied with May 2026; next due November 2026 - 12 Month Inspection complied with May 2026; next due May 2027 - 24 Month Inspection complied with May 2025; next due May 2027 - 36 Month Inspection complied with May 2025; next due April 2028 - 48 Month Inspection complied with July 2025; next due April 2029 - 96 Month Inspection complied with July 2021; next due April 2029 - MLG Detailed Inspection complied with July 2021; next due April 2029 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Auxiliary Power Unit
| APU | Yes |
|---|---|
| APU Time | 10,316 |
| APU Maintenance Program | MSP |
Brochure
| Brochure | Challenger 604 5352.pdf |
|---|
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | OnPoint |
|---|
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N530BD Status Report AD's - SB's- 10.12.26.pdf N530BD Status Report - 10.12.26.pdf |
|---|
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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