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The Challenger is a low-wing jet powered by two turbofans mounted in aft fuselage pods, with a supercritical wing and a spacious, stand-up cabin with two seating sections. Subsequent variants have updated systems, avionics, and higher weights.

Developed by Bombardier as the Challenger 600 and given CF34 engines, it evolved in to the 601-1A, the 3A and a longer range 3R with increased fuel capacity.

The first flight of the Challenger 601, powered by CF34-3A1 turbofans, took place on 10 April, 1982 and the first delivery was made on 6 May, 1983 following certification earlier that year. There were 66 deliveries between then and 29 May, 1987.

28 September, 1986 saw the first flight of the 601-3A with its upgraded CF34-3A engines and a glass cockpit. It also had an additional, optional fuel tank in the tail. Certification by Transport Canada and the FAA was issued on 21 and 30 April, 1987 respectively. Deliveries of 134 units took place between 6 May, 1987 until October 1993.

The Challenger 601-3R is an extended-range option available on new 601-3As since 1989 and as retrofit to 601-1As and 601-3As; the range is increased to 3,585 nm. The first flight took place on 8 November, 1988. Bombardier received Transport Canada certification on 16 March, 1989. From 14 July, 1993 the standard production model incorporated extended range options, C34-3A1 engines and increased MTOW. 59 new-build aircraft were delivered by early 1996 and there has been no further production.

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Duncan Aviation www.duncanaviation.aero Family-owned Duncan Aviation is known for its maintenance expertise, one-shop capabilities and fast turntimes.
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Duncan Aviation www.duncanaviation.aero 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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