N251QS - 2022 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16 Aircraft Registration

CL61

2022 BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B16

Aircraft Description

N251QS is a 2022 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on July 5, 2022. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Ge CF34 SERIES engine producing 9140 pounds of thrust, N251QS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A25CA4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N251QS was last tracked by AviatorDB near San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N251QS was last updated on August 18, 2023. 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 N251QS. 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
2022
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
June 30, 2022
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 5, 2022

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
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
CF34 SERIES
Thrust
9140 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50456244
Mode S Code (Hex)
A25CA4

Additional Details

Registration
N251QS
Serial Number
6178
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
01370514

Last Known Position

Date
July 3, 2026 (UTC 15:39:02)
Airport
Latitude
43.646542
Longitude
-70.31975

Data Source

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

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