N198SB

This airframe, registered as N198SB, is a 2004-built Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign constructed as serial 680-0020. The current ownership record lists an individual owner shown as REGISTRATION PENDING located in Sellersburg, IN, US, and the registration is on file in the US registry. The aircraft retains its factory standard configuration and is valued at $5,600,000 on the contemporary market. No public record of multiple operators is provided; the registration status and owner designation indicate a recent or pending transfer.

The specific cabin for this airframe is fitted in a Typical 8–9 passenger double‑club executive layout with forward refreshment center and aft lavatory, consistent with Sovereign customer configurations that prioritize corporate transport and short to mid‑range business missions. Avionics are listed as Honeywell Primus Epic (typical Sovereign fit; operator-specific), indicating a modern integrated flight deck package subject to operator customization and updates. With a design range of 2,620 nm and a cruise of 459 kts, the aircraft is suited to transcontinental U.S. missions and regional international hops from its Sellersburg, Indiana base. Maintenance and operational considerations follow typical mid‑size business jet schedules for Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300‑series engines and Honeywell avionics maintenance programs.

The Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign occupies the mid‑to‑large light business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability with cabin comfort for up to 9 passengers and a high single‑pilot or two‑pilot operational flexibility. Competing models in its class focus on a similar balance of range, speed, and cabin amenities; resale and buyer demand for Sovereigns hinge on engine condition, avionics standardization such as Honeywell Primus Epic, and completed maintenance logs. Given the listed valuation of $5,600,000, prospective buyers and charter operators will weigh upcoming inspection cycles and potential avionics or interior refurbishments against comparable late‑model midsize jets.