N18KW

The airframe bearing tail number N18KW is a 2011-built Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign with serial 680-0323. Manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation), this specific airframe is recorded as owned by WCS INC (a corporation based in Troy, AL, US) and is registered in the US. The airframe’s administrative history on public record is limited to its corporate ownership; acquisition by WCS INC represents the principal documented change in stewardship. Valuation assessments list the aircraft at $8,000,000, reflecting its mid-life market position for its type and configuration.

The airframe is outfitted in a typical corporate executive configuration, featuring a Typical 8–9-place executive layout with forward galley and aft baggage compartment that supports short- to mid-length business missions. Avionics for the platform are listed as Honeywell Primus EPIC (typical for the type), a suite that supports precision navigation and common corporate flight-deck workflows. Operating from its owner’s base in Troy, AL, US, the aircraft’s performance—range of 2,820 nm and cruise speed of 459 kts—makes it well suited to transcontinental U.S. hops and point-to-point regional business travel. Maintenance considerations for this individual airframe would align with mid-size citation practices given its twin PW306C powerplants and executive interior, with attention to avionics fleet-common upgrades and lifecycle checks appropriate for a 2011 build.

The Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign occupies a performance niche as a midsize, long-range business jet offering transcontinental capability without the operating costs of larger heavy-cabin types. With two PW306C engines producing 6,040 lbf each and a service ceiling of 47,000 ft, it competes with contemporary midsize jets in buyer and charter demand that prioritize runway performance, cabin comfort for up to 9 passengers, and proven avionics like the Honeywell Primus EPIC. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2011 airframe include engine-life tracking, interior refurbishment cycles for executive layouts, and market sensitivity to overall mid-market valuations anchored near $8,000,000.