N248QS - Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16 Aircraft Registration

CL61

BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B16

Aircraft Description

N248QS is a Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered in the United States. The registration certificate was issued on April 22, 2026. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2033. The aircraft is configured with 22 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24F26 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N248QS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Paris-le Bourget International Airport (LFPB) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N248QS was last updated on April 22, 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 N248QS. 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
Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER INC
Model
CL-600-2B16
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
CL61Challenger 601 3A
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 22, 2026

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
50447446
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24F26

Additional Details

Registration
N248QS
Serial Number
6172
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 22, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01356514

Last Known Position

Date
June 26, 2026 (UTC 14:03:00)
Airport
Latitude
38.954331
Longitude
-77.441299

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC