N978AR - 2001 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16 Aircraft Registration

CL61

2001 BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B16

Aircraft Description

N978AR is a 2001 Bombardier INC CL-600-2B16, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee in North Salt Lake, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 11, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on September 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. Powered by a Ge CF34 SERIES engine producing 9140 pounds of thrust, N978AR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA16D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N978AR was last tracked by AviatorDB near Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N978AR was last updated on September 5, 2024. 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 N978AR. 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
2001
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 11, 2004
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 5, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
TVPX AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS INC TRUSTEE
Address
39 E EAGLE RIDGE DR STE 201
City
NORTH SALT LAKE
State / Zip Code
Utah84054-2533
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
CF34 SERIES
Thrust
9140 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
53320555
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA16D

Additional Details

Registration
N978AR
Serial Number
5502
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
22
Expiration Date
September 30, 2031
Last Action Date
September 5, 2024
Last Update Date
September 5, 2024
Unique ID
00953994

Last Known Position

Date
July 1, 2026 (UTC 01:10:57)
Airport
Latitude
42.469254
Longitude
-71.272368

Data Source

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

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