N165RD2018 Bombardier Challenger 350

Overview

This airframe, registered N165RD, is a 2018-built Bombardier BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 350) with serial number 20745. The aircraft is owned by Island Park Aviation LLC, a Fargo, North Dakota-based limited liability company, and operates on a US registration. Notable registry actions include its 2018 manufacture and subsequent entry into service under the listed owner; no additional ownership transfers are published.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of this aircraft follows a typical executive layout for 8-10 passengers, featuring a forward galley, mid-cabin club seating, and an aft lavatory/baggage area that supports executive transport and light transcontinental missions. Avionics are fitted with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 suite as a typical installation, with the possibility of advanced Pro Line options enhancing situational awareness and navigation for the flight crew. Based in Fargo, ND, the operator profile and the aircraft’s performance support regional and coast-to-coast charters, corporate travel, and owner-operator missions up to its 3,200 nm range. Maintenance considerations align with Honeywell HTF7350 engine support and Bombardier Challenger 350 scheduled heavy checks.

Model & Market Context

The Bombardier BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 350) occupies the super-midsize business jet niche, combining transcontinental range with a comfortable executive cabin and high single-trip cruise speeds around 459 kts. Competing models typically include the Gulfstream G280 and Embraer Legacy 500/450 families in mission capability and cabin size. Buyer and charter demand for Challenger 350s is driven by reliability, a high cruise speed and a 45,000 ft service ceiling; resale and maintenance considerations focus on HTF7350 engine life-limited components and Pro Line 21 avionics lifecycle and upgrades.