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Textron Aviation Inc. / 2016

N17ZP

Cessna Citation Sovereign+ (Model 680) (Sovereign+)

At a glance

Aircraft Overview

2016

Year Manufactured

N17ZP

Registration Number

680-0566

Serial Number

9

Max Passengers

3188 NM

Range

460 MPH

Max Speed

7 Hours

Duration of Flight

45000 ft

Service Ceiling

Over 20,000lbs

Aircraft Class

Walmart Inc

Ownership

Bentonville, AR, United States

Location

A11921

Mode-S Code

US

Registration Country

Dec 6, 2022

Certificate Issued

Dec 10, 2022

Airworthiness Date

Dec 31, 2029

Reg. Expiration

History

Safety Record

N17ZP

2024-04-01: Severe turbulence onboard N17ZP reportedly injured two passengers; no hull loss or fatality reported. (Aviation Safety Network entry).

History

Ownership History

5 Records
  1. WE
    Current Owner2022-12-06

    Walmart Inc: Certificate issued 2022-12-06 and aircraft registered to WALMART INC (FAA registry entry).

  2. RS
    2021-11-30

    Registered in Brazil (PR-SLE): Photograph and presence in Brazil (JetPhotos image dated 2021-11-30) while operating as PR-SLE.

  3. R0
    2017-09-14

    Registered in Brazil (PR-SLE): Photographed/operated in Brazil as PR-SLE (JetPhotos photo dated 2017-09-14; MSN 680-0566).

  4. PR
    Historical

    PR-SLE (Brazil registration)

  5. N5
    Historical

    N5060K

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Cessna Citation Sovereign+ (Model 680) (Sovereign+)

Overview

2016 TEXTRON AVIATION INC Model 680 (MSN 680-0566); certificate issued 2022-12-06; airworthiness 2022-12-10; registered to WALMART INC, 702 SW 8TH ST, Bentonville, AR 72716-6209; registration expires 2029-12-31.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D (5907 lbf each)
  • Range: 3188 nm
  • Cruise: 444 kts
  • Seats: 9
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical 9-passenger executive layout (double-club, forward galley/refreshment center, aft lavatory) - flat floor cabin; optional configurations up to 12 seats exist for some examples Clairity cabin-management system options, USB/AC power, executive seating, enlarged Sovereign+ cabin finishes available; exact fitment for N17ZP not published in public registry. Avionics: Garmin G5000 (Cessna Intrinzic Flight Deck on Sovereign+ examples)

Model & Market Context

N17ZP is a 2016 Cessna Citation Sovereign+ (Model 680, MSN 680-0566) currently registered to Walmart Inc. The FAA record shows certificate issue 2022-12-06 and airworthiness date 2022-12-10 after a prior international registration (PR-SLE). The airframe is a Sovereign+ standard transport-category midsize business jet powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D engines.

Configured for typical 2-crew executive operations, the aircraft is commonly outfitted with a 9-place executive cabin (double-club layout is typical for this serial range) and Cessna Clairity cabin-management options; the Sovereign+ flight deck uses the Garmin G5000 integrated avionics suite and includes autothrottle on many examples. The MSN shows standard Transport category certification; operator activity includes public photos and spotting records (photo submissions 2024-02-17 and 2025-08-19) and an operational incident on 2024-04-01 in Texas where turbulence injured passengers but no hull loss was reported.

The Citation Sovereign+ (Model 680) is a winglet-equipped evolution of the original Sovereign offering extended range and climb performance, powered by PW306D turbofans and certified for FL450 operations. Typical performance for the Sovereign+ family: ~3,100–3,200 nm ferry/maximum range, cruise speeds in the mid‑400 kt range and a 45,000 ft service ceiling; the model competes in the super-midsize market against late-model XLS+/Latitude-class operators and is favored for city-pair nonstop missions with short-field capability. N17ZP's MSN history shows Brazilian registration activity before entry on the U.S. registry and current corporate operation under Walmart Inc.