Cessna (Textron Aviation) / 1987
N117BG
Cessna 650 Citation III
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Aircraft Overview
1987
Year Manufactured
N117BG
Registration Number
650-0007
Serial Number
8
Max Passengers
2348 NM
Range
491 MPH
Max Speed
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
51000 ft
Service Ceiling
Over 20,000lbs
Aircraft Class
A04654
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
History
Safety Record
N117BG
No specific incidents discovered in the consulted sources for MSN 650-0007; recommend FAA/NTSB query for formal safety history.
History
Ownership History
- HNCurrent Owner2003-09-30
Hantz Air (reg N719HG): Re-registered to Hantz Air (registration N719HG).
- FL2000-07-05
FSY Consultants LC (reg N52SY): Registration change to N52SY (operator/registrant FSY Consultants LC).
- OA1992-06-30
Odessey Aviation (reg C-FLTL): Canadian registration C-FLTL recorded for the airframe.
- AD1987-11-16
Air Niagara Express (initial registration C-FLTL): Original entry into civil registry/first recorded operator (delivery/first registration date).
- AEHistorical
Air Niagara Express
- TOHistorical
Transma Aviation / Odessey Aviation (C-FLTL operation)
- ENHistorical
Eagle Aviation / FSY Consultants LC (N52SY)
- HNHistorical
Hantz Air (N719HG)
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AI Summary
Cessna 650 Citation III
Overview
Multiple public aviation sources map N117BG to a Cessna 650 Citation III (MSN 650-0007); other public registries list N117BG as a different (Lancair 320/360 experimental) airframe. Official FAA registry lookup is required to resolve the current legal assignment and owner.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x Garrett TFE731-3B-100S (3650 lbf each)
- Range: 2348 nm
- Cruise: 472 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 8-place executive layout (4-place club + divan / enclosed aft lavatory). Executive seating, enclosed lavatory, ~61 cu ft baggage (typical for Citation III layouts); interiors commonly refreshed by owners/operators.
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N117BG, is a 1987-built Cessna 650 Citation III with serial number 650-0007 manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). Historical ownership details are Not published, and the operator and home base for this specific airframe are Not published. The aircraft appears on the U.S. registry and is listed with an indicative market value of $650,000, reflecting an aging but potentially serviceable late-1980s large-cabin light jet platform.
This airframe retains a typical eight-place executive interior configured as a four-place club with a divan and an enclosed aft lavatory, matching the executive mission profiles common to the model. Specific avionics fit for N117BG is Not published; operators of this airframe type typically employ the jet on transcontinental and regional executive missions within its 2,348 nm range and high-speed cruise of 472 kts. With a service ceiling of 51,000 ft, the aircraft is capable of efficient high-altitude cruise to avoid commercial traffic and weather. Maintenance considerations for this individual airframe would follow the Citation III’s known tendencies for mid-life systems updates and required overhauls on its twin Garrett TFE731-3B-100S turbofans; any unique amenities beyond the standard executive fit are Not published.
The Cessna 650 Citation III occupies a performance niche as a long-range, high-speed light/medium business jet from the late 1980s, offering transcontinental capability for eight passengers. Competing models historically include later Citation variants and contemporary midsize jets from manufacturers like Gulfstream entry-level types and older Falcon or Hawker models. Buyer and charter demand for a 1987 airframe such as N117BG is influenced by avionics modernization, engine time, and interior condition; resale considerations center on the noted market value of $650,000 and the cost of bringing systems to current standards. Maintenance and parts support remain available through Textron channels but factor into operating economics for prospective owners or operators.