N972MC - 2012 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16 Aircraft Registration

CL61

2012 BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B16

Aircraft Description

N972MC is a 2012 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Middlesex Aviation LLC in Littleton, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 18, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on October 22, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Ge CF34-3B engine producing 9220 pounds of thrust, N972MC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD8C29 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N972MC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED) on June 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N972MC was last updated on June 16, 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 N972MC. 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
2012
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 18, 2012
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 22, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
MIDDLESEX AVIATION LLC
Address
1 SPECTACLE POND RD
City
LITTLETON
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts01460-1128
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)
53306051
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD8C29

Additional Details

Registration
N972MC
Serial Number
5908
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01114087

Last Known Position

Date
June 28, 2026 (UTC 03:33:19)
Airport
Latitude
43.091583
Longitude
-70.834414

Data Source

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

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