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N242CK V

Bombardier Inc CL-600-2B16(CL601-3R · 1995 · Ypsilanti, MI

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N242CK is a 1995 Bombardier Inc CL-600-2B16(CL601-3R (serial 5181), registered to Kalitta Air LLC (LLC) in Ypsilanti, MI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2015 (11 years ago). It carries 2 Ge CF34-3A1 engines rated at 9,220 lbf each (18,440 lbf total), the engine on 67% of registered Bombardier Inc CL-600-2B16(CL601-3Rs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A237A9. It is one of 3 Bombardier Inc CL-600-2B16(CL601-3R aircraft on the FAA registry. Kalitta Air LLC holds 39 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Kalitta Air LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Ypsilanti, MI
Serial number
5181
Year built
1995 · 31 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A237A9 · 50433651 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 6, 2015
Airworthiness date
Jul 21, 2015
Last FAA activity
Mar 11, 2024
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2028
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ge CF34-3A1
Engine type
Turbo-fan
Rated thrust
9,220 lbf × 2 (18,440 lbf total)
FAA engine code
30068

2 of the 3 registered Bombardier Inc CL-600-2B16(CL601-3R carry this engine (67%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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Runway requirement (estimate)

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ICAO24: a237a9
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 139000A

Bombardier Inc CL-600-2B16(CL601-3R
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 20
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 30068

Manufacturer: Ge
Model: CF34-3A1
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 9,220 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N242CK
Serial Number: 5181
Year Manufactured: 1995
ACFTREF Code: 139000A
Engine Code: 30068
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-fan (5)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50433651
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A237A9

Registrant

Kalitta Air LLC
LLC
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2820 Tyler Rd
Ypsilanti, MI, 481986184
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 6, 2015
Airworthiness Jul 21, 2015
Expiration Jul 31, 2028
Last Activity Mar 11, 2024
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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