N604KE - 1999 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16 Aircraft Registration

CL61

1999 BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B16

Aircraft Description

N604KE is a 1999 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Aviation Sales Associates LLC in Costa Mesa, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 8, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Ge CF34-3B engine producing 9220 pounds of thrust, N604KE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7D701 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N604KE was last tracked by AviatorDB near John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA) on June 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N604KE was last updated on February 1, 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 N604KE. 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
1999
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
November 8, 2021
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 1, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
AVIATION SALES ASSOCIATES LLC
Address
3132 AIRWAY AVE
City
COSTA MESA
State / Zip Code
California92626-4610
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
CF34-3B
Thrust
9220 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
51753401
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7D701

Additional Details

Registration
N604KE
Serial Number
5407
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 1, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00863707

Last Known Position

Date
July 1, 2026 (UTC 21:17:03)
Airport
Latitude
37.358814
Longitude
-121.930857

Data Source

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

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