N260QS - 2023 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16 Aircraft Registration

CL61

2023 BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B16

Aircraft Description

N260QS is a 2023 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 December 26, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on May 28, 2026. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2033. Powered by a Ge CF34-3B engine producing 9220 pounds of thrust, N260QS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2806C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N260QS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N260QS was last updated on May 28, 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 N260QS. 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
2023
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
December 26, 2023
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 28, 2026

Registered Owner

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

Operator / Airline

Operator
NetJets
ICAO Code
EJA

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
CF34-3B
Thrust
9220 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50500154
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2806C

Additional Details

Registration
N260QS
Serial Number
6198
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 28, 2026
Last Update Date
March 27, 2024
Unique ID
01433167

Last Known Position

Date
June 26, 2026 (UTC 23:59:49)
Airport
Latitude
34.757577
Longitude
-99.090157

Data Source

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

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