2023 BOMBARDIER CHALLENGER 3500
Overview
| Make / Model | Bombardier CHALLENGER 3500 |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 2,142 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,142 SNEW |
Description
• Scheduled Lvl. 1 PPE at Bombardier DAL • Engines & APU Enrolled on MSP Gold • FANS 1/A+ (CPDLC & ADS-C) • GoGo Avance L5 w/ 9.1 Software • Eight (8) Passenger Configuration • Lightning Detection System (LDS) • Auto Throttles • U.S. Based, Owned and Operated
Modifications
• Air -to -Ground Cabin Connectivity Solution • Enhanced Map Overlays • SmartRunway and SmartLanding • Datalink Connectivity Suite • Lightning Detection System (LDS) • Auto Throttles • FANS 1/A+ (CPDLC & ADS ADS-C) and Iridium Satcom with Cockpit Safety Services / ACARS Communications • Required Navigation Performance – Authorized Required 0.3nm Approach
Avionics
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is equipped with an integrated, Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced Avionics Suite.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›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 ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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General
| Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BOMBARDIER |
| Model | CHALLENGER 3500 |
| Serial Number | 20945 |
| Registration # | N860CM |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,142 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 1,430 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 2,142 SNEW |
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| Engine 1 Cycles | 1,438 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 2,142 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Cycles | 1,438 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is equipped with an integrated, Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced Avionics Suite. |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | • Air -to -Ground Cabin Connectivity Solution • Enhanced Map Overlays • SmartRunway and SmartLanding • Datalink Connectivity Suite • Lightning Detection System (LDS) • Auto Throttles • FANS 1/A+ (CPDLC & ADS ADS-C) and Iridium Satcom with Cockpit Safety Services / ACARS Communications • Required Navigation Performance – Authorized Required 0.3nm Approach |
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Auxiliary Power Unit
| APU | Yes |
|---|---|
| APU Time | 2,027 |
| APU Maintenance Program | MSP Gold |
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | MSP Gold |
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Operating costs & specifications — Bombardier Challenger 3500
Typical model-level figures for the Bombardier Challenger 3500 (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $406,080 | $659,880 |
| Fixed | $843,800 | $843,800 |
| Variable | $955,080 | $1,552,005 |
| Total / hour | $8,994 | $7,372 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 3,400 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 420 kts · 483 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 9 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 6' 1" × 7' 2" × 25' 2" |
| Interior volume | 1107 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 5100 ft / 2700 ft |
About this plane
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 has a variable operating cost of $4,330 per hour. It provides a range of 3,300 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 460 knots (529 mph), with an average fuel burn of 282 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Bombardier Challenger 3500 measures 6'1" high, 7'2" wide, and 28'7" long, delivering a spacious 1,256 cubic feet of interior volume. Accommodating up to 10 passengers, it features a redesigned, ultra-modern environment. As the first business jet in its class to offer autothrottle and voice-controlled cabin technology, it enhances both operational efficiency and passenger comfort. Requiring 5,100 feet for takeoff and 2,700 feet for landing, the Challenger 3500 is capable of accessing a wide variety of airports, including those with shorter runways, while delivering exceptional performance and advanced onboard innovation. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Bombardier Challenger 3500's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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