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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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2021-08-12No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
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
| Parameter | N178RH | 834JS | N1000E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 680-0178 | 560-5179 | 550-1011 |
| Year Manufactured | 2007 | 2001 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 2847 NM | 1839 NM | 1900 NM |
| Max Speed | 459 MPH | 433 MPH | 402 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs | 12,500 to 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 47000 ft | 45000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 9 | 13 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |