N242QS - 2020 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16(CL-604) Aircraft Registration

CL61

2020 BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B16(CL-604)

Aircraft Description

N242QS is a 2020 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16(CL-604), a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Netjets Sales INC in Oklahoma City, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 23, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on March 23, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Ge CF34-3B engine producing 9220 pounds of thrust, N242QS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A238DC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N242QS was last tracked by AviatorDB near San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N242QS was last updated on March 23, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Canadair Challenger 600 pioneered the wide-body business jet category, becoming the first corporate aircraft designed to FAR Part 25 airliner standards. First flown on November 8, 1978, it featured a low-wing configuration with two Lycoming ALF 502L turbofan engines and could accommodate 8-19 passengers in an exceptionally spacious cabin. With a range of 3,910 nautical miles and 53.3-foot wingspan, the aircraft measured 63 feet in length. Canadair Limited manufactured exactly 84 examples between 1980 and the early 1980s at their Montreal facilities. AviatorDB tracks 2,949 Bombardier INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CL60.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N242QS. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2020
Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER INC
Model
CL-600-2B16(CL-604)
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
CL61Challenger 601 3A
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 23, 2020
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 23, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
NETJETS SALES INC
Address
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma
Country

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
CF34-3B
Thrust
9220 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50434334
Mode S Code (Hex)
A238DC

Additional Details

Registration
N242QS
Serial Number
6153
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 23, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01314787

Last Known Position

Date
July 4, 2026 (UTC 00:32:46)
Airport
Latitude
36.081997
Longitude
-115.170093

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC