N178RH

Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign (Sovereign)

Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation)

6 Hours

Duration of Flight

2847 NM

Range

459 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
9
Range
Range
2847 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
47000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
6 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
459 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2007
LocationCary, NC, US
Registration NumberN178RH
OwnershipNCI GROUP INC
Serial Number680-0178

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Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign (Sovereign)

Overview

US registration N178RH (Cessna 680). Registered to NCI GROUP INC, 5020 Weston Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513. Status: Valid. Certificate issue date 2018-05-15. Mode S hex: A13864.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C (6040 lbf each)
  • Range: 2847 nm
  • Cruise: 459 kts
  • Seats: 9
  • Ceiling: 47000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical 8–9 passenger double‑club layout with forward galley and enclosed aft lavatory Forward galley, forward 4‑place club, mid/aft club seating and divan options; enclosed aft lavatory and generous baggage (typical for 9‑place configs). Avionics: Honeywell Primus Epic (typical for Sovereign series)

Model & Market Context

The airframe bearing registration N178RH is a 2007-built Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign with serial number 680-0178. The aircraft is owned by NCI GROUP INC (a corporation based in Cary, NC, US) and is registered in the US registry. Manufacturer is Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation) and the airframe carries a reported market valuation of $5,572,835. Notable registry actions: Not published.

This specific Citation Sovereign typically features a cabin in a double‑club layout configured for 8–9 passengers with a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory, matching the type’s standard interior arrangements. Avionics fit for the Sovereign series is the Honeywell Primus Epic (typical for Sovereign series), supporting advanced flight management, autopilot and situational awareness systems used for business and charter operations. With a 2,847 nm range and a high‑speed cruise capability of 459 kts, the airframe is well suited to domestic transcontinental and short international missions from its owner/operator base in Cary, NC, US. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300‑series engine support and Sovereign‑series structural/avionics inspection cycles; specific maintenance status for this airframe is Not published.

The Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign occupies a mid‑sized super‑midsize business jet niche offering a blend of transcontinental range and high cruise speed, along with access to smaller airports. Typical competitors include other super‑midsize types that emphasize similar range and cabin comfort; demand is driven by corporate owners and charter operators seeking point‑to‑point efficiency. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the installed PW306C engines and the Honeywell Primus Epic avionics suite; both influence operating costs and marketability in the used business-jet market. The reported value of $5,572,835 places this particular 2007 airframe within expected pricing for a well‑maintained Sovereign with comparable specifications.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN178RH834JSN1000E
Serial Number (MSN)680-0178560-5179550-1011
Year Manufactured200720012002
Duration of Flight6 Hours4 Hours5 Hours
Range2847 NM1839 NM1900 NM
Max Speed459 MPH433 MPH402 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbs12,500-19,999lbs12,500 to 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling47000 ft45000 ft45000 ft
Max Passengers9138
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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