N168ES

This entry covers airframe N168ES, a Cessna 550 Citation II built in 1992 with serial number 550-0706. The airframe is manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is registered in the US. Ownership is recorded to NEXT GENERATION AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Beloit, WI, US, which is the operator/home base indicated in available records. The aircraft carries a reported market value of $819,000 and is listed with an executive interior and avionics complement consistent with continued business aviation use.

The cabin for N168ES is configured in an executive seven-passenger layout with provisions for 2 crew, and includes a belted lavatory aft and birdseye maple cabinetry as noted in the interior description. The avionics fit for this airframe includes a Honeywell EDZ-605 EFIS (2-tube) and Honeywell ED-600 MFD, supplemented by a Garmin 625 FMS, Honeywell Primus 650 weather radar, and a Collins communications/navigation suite, supporting typical business missions and regional point-to-point operations. Based from Beloit, Wisconsin under NEXT GENERATION AVIATION LLC, the aircraft’s speced range and cruise speed enable transcontinental and near-offshore missions within the light-medium business jet category. The executive finish and avionics package point toward operator emphasis on passenger comfort and avionics capability; maintenance considerations are aligned with the Pratt & Whitney JT15D series and Honeywell/Collins avionics common in legacy Citation IIs.

The Cessna 550 Citation II occupies the light-medium business jet niche, offering IFR-capable performance and relatively low operating costs for its class. With a 1,900 nm range, 384 kt cruise and a 43,000 ft ceiling, it competes with contemporary light-cabin jets while appealing to buyers seeking proven airframes and simpler systems. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe include JT15D engine support and avionics modernization potential; the reported valuation of $819,000 reflects the market for well-equipped, early-1990s Citation IIs with established owner-operator histories.