N779LG - 2005 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16 Aircraft Registration

CL61

2005 BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B16

Aircraft Description

N779LG is a 2005 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Bank of Utah Trustee in Salt Lake City, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 22, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on August 18, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Ge CF34-3B engine producing 9220 pounds of thrust, N779LG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8B77 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N779LG was last tracked by AviatorDB near Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N779LG was last updated on March 10, 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 N779LG. 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
2005
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
August 22, 2014
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 18, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE
Address
50 SOUTH 200 EAST STE 110
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
Utah84111
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)
52505567
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8B77

Additional Details

Registration
N779LG
Serial Number
5621
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01062681

Last Known Position

Date
June 29, 2026 (UTC 00:00:49)
Airport
Latitude
40.842281
Longitude
-74.065094

Data Source

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

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