N161SD
Cessna Citation VII (Model 650) (VII)
Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
2220 NM
Range
459 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2024-03-06| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-19 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-13 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna Citation VII (Model 650) (VII)
Overview
US-registered Cessna Citation VII (650-7066). Registered owner: SIERRA DELTA AVIATION LLC (Boise, ID). FAA airworthiness date 1996-03-07; certificate action 2017-08-28; last FAA action 2024-03-06; registration expiration 2027-08-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Honeywell TFE731-4R (TFE731 series) (4080 lbf each)
- Range: 2220 nm
- Cruise: 417 kts
- Seats: 12
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
FAA-certified for 12 seats; typical executive layouts for the model are 7–9 seats (individual fit varies).
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N161SD, is a 1996-built Cessna Citation VII (Model 650), serial number 650-7066. The airframe is recorded as owned by SIERRA DELTA AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Boise, ID, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. The aircraft’s documented history is concentrated on private/operator use out of its Boise base, with standard registry entries consistent with light corporate ownership and operation. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the supplied data.
The cabin of this specific Citation VII is FAA-certified for 12 seats, while typical executive interior configurations for the model range from 7–9 seats depending on owner fit; the individual cabin layout for N161SD may vary to match owner/operator preferences. As operated from Boise by SIERRA DELTA AVIATION LLC, typical mission profiles for this airframe would include regional to transcontinental executive transport within its stated 2,220 nm range and high-speed cruise of 417 kts. Avionics and interior fit are not detailed in the supplied data; maintenance considerations align with the TFE731-series twin-turbofan fleet norms and scheduled inspections appropriate for a 1996-built light midsize business jet.
The Cessna Citation VII (Model 650) occupies the light midsize business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability with a high-altitude ceiling of 51,000 ft and efficient TFE731-series powerplants. Competing aircraft in this performance tier typically include other late-model light-to-midsize business jets used for executive and charter roles; buyer and charter demand historically favors well-maintained airframes with documented ownership like SIERRA DELTA AVIATION LLC. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 1996 airframe center on engine TBO status and calendar-based airframe inspections common to the type.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N161SD | 834JS | N1000E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 650-7066 | 560-5179 | 550-1011 |
| Year Manufactured | 1996 | 2001 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 2220 NM | 1839 NM | 1900 NM |
| Max Speed | 459 MPH | 433 MPH | 402 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500-19,999lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs | 12,500 to 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft | 45000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 12 | 13 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |