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Challenger 604

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Overview

The Challenger 604 intercontinental business jet can can accommodate up to nine passengers in business-class seats. It is a major upgrade of the 601 design, and a longer range derivative of the 601-3R, with a range of 4,077nm and a long range cruise speed of 787km/h.

The Challenger 604 prototype was modified on the production line from the 601-3R. It took its first fight with CF34-3A engines on 18 September, 1994, and a first flight with the more advanced CF34-3B engines on 17 March, 1995. It offers increased fuel capacity with saddle tanks to the rear, a new undercarriage for a higher take off and landing weight, it has a super-critical wing and structural improvements were made to the tail.

Transport Canada granted certification on 20 September, 1995 and the FAA on 2 November that same year. Deliveries began in 1995.

From June 2001, the aircraft have been delivered with upgraded PrecisionPlus Collins Pro Line 4 avionics.

Production ended in 2006, with a total of 365 jets built, the last delivered on 25 April, 2007.

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Family-owned Duncan Aviation is known for its maintenance expertise, one-shop capabilities and fast turntimes.
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Duncan Aviation is a maintenance and repair organization supporting the aviation needs of government and business operators worldwide. Services include airframe and engine inspections, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit systems, full paint and completions, and aircraft sales and acquisitions.

Duncan Aviation also has aircraft components solutions experts available 24/7/365 to handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory/propeller repairs and overhauls. Complete service facilities are located in Nebraska, Michigan and Provo.

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News from Business Air News
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January 28, 2019Jet Exchange goes global with worldwide AOC
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