N168GC2018 Bombardier Challenger 350

Overview

This airframe, registered as N168GC, is a Bombardier Challenger 350 (BD-100-1A10) manufactured by Bombardier Inc. and completed in 2018 with serial number 20724. The aircraft is recorded as owned by Elk Air Partners III LLC of Monroe, MI, US, and carries a U.S. registration (US) under that corporate owner. Ownership by a single LLC and U.S. registry indicate common corporate light-jet operation and charter or fractional use patterns for this specific airframe.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of this specific Challenger 350 is fitted in an executive eight-place club configuration with a forward galley and a belted aft lavatory, reflecting the typical layout for the type and providing four forward- and four aft-facing passenger seats arranged for business or executive transport. Avionics on the airframe follow the model’s typical fit with a Collins Pro Line 21 suite, supporting advanced flight management, weather, and communications capabilities consistent with the aircraft’s mission profile. Typical operations for this airframe would include medium- to long-range corporate flights up to its 3,200 nm range and high-speed cruise at approximately 447 kts, often operating from business airports while taking advantage of a 45,000 ft service ceiling. Maintenance and operational considerations for this airframe align with corporate Challenger 350 standards, emphasizing jet engine and avionics lifecycle management for the Honeywell AS907 series and Pro Line 21 equipment.

Model & Market Context

The Bombardier Challenger 350 (BD-100-1A10) occupies the super-midsize light business jet niche, offering a balance of transcontinental range, speed, and cabin comfort exemplified by this airframe’s 3,200 nm range and 447 kt cruise. Resale and maintenance considerations focus on engine shop visits for the Honeywell AS907-2-1A pair and avionics upgrades or refreshes for the Collins Pro Line 21 suite, factors that materially influence lifecycle cost and buyer interest for this serial-numbered example.