Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Twelve passenger configuration
• Maintained with EASA Part 145 organization
• Enrolled on all maintenance programs (Smart Parts, GE OnPoint, MSP)
• Airframe total time: 4,239 hours; total landings: 1,578
• Engines: General Electric CF34-3B, both engines 4,239 hours, 1,594/1,595 cycles
• Auxiliary Power Unit: GTCP 36-150(CL), 3,038 hours
• Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced, FANS 1/A, CPDLC, ADS-B, RVMS certified
• Wi-Fi: Aircell ATG-5000, Inmarsat 3 channel SATCOM, Iridium phone
• Cabin refurbished in 2024, new paint completed 2025 (Matterhorn white with gold, blue, and purple stripes)
• Forward galley with coffee maker, high temp oven, microwave, Redi hot dispenser
• Entertainment: Dual DVD/CD player, two 18” LCD TVs, Airshow 4000, 3D/high res maps
• Forward cabin: Four-place club; aft cabin: Four-place club opposite four-place divan; aft lavatory
• No damage history
• Recent and upcoming maintenance: 12, 24, 36, 48, 96, and 192 month checks up to Mar 2031
About this Model
Overview
The Challenger 605 is an evolution of the Challenger 604, retaining the same airframe concept while updating the flight deck and refining passenger-environment features. It is typically selected for operators who want a true large-cabin experience—stand-up cabin height, a wide aisle, and consistent baggage access—without moving into the heavier, longer-range ultra-long-range category. In day-to-day use it’s often positioned as a reliable transcontinental and near-intercontinental platform that prioritizes cabin comfort and mission flexibility over maximum cruise speed.
Mission Fit
The 605 fits missions where a large cabin and range matter more than peak speed. Typical use cases include coast-to-coast flights, longer overwater or international legs with appropriate reserves, and trips where passengers value a quieter, spacious environment for work and rest. It can support a wide mix of passenger counts depending on interior, but it is most compelling when you regularly carry mid-to-higher passenger loads and want consistent comfort across longer stages.
Cabin
The cabin is known for its width and stand-up height, enabling easier movement and a less confined feel than super-midsize aircraft. Interiors commonly include a forward galley, club seating with additional conference or divan arrangements, and an aft lavatory. Baggage capacity is typically generous for the class, and many configurations allow in-flight access—useful for longer trips where passengers may need coats, crew supplies, or additional luggage during flight.