N204BB
Cessna 650 Citation III (Citation III)
Cessna
6 Hours
Duration of Flight
2348 NM
Range
467 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2024-02-22| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-14 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 650 Citation III (Citation III)
Overview
US registration to Centex Aero LLC Trustee; Cessna 650 Citation III, MSN 650-0189. Certificate issued 2024-02-22; airworthiness dated 2024-10-28.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Garrett TFE731-3B (TFE731-series) (3650 lbf each)
- Range: 2348 nm
- Cruise: 423 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 2-crew, 8-passenger executive layout (eight passenger seats listed in historic listings). Interior refurbishment items reported (headliner and carpeting replaced in 2013 in one historical listing); eight-passenger executive cabin. Avionics: Legacy Collins/Honeywell avionics including Honeywell FZ-800 flight guidance and Collins comm/nav components (legacy transport/avionics fit typical of Citation III upgrades).
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered N204BB, is a 1990-built Cessna 650 Citation III with manufacturer's serial number 650-0189. The aircraft is recorded as owned by Centex Aero LLC Trustee (an LLC structured as trustee); no public operator or home base is published. Registry action details beyond initial US registration are not published in the supplied data. Condition- and valuation-specific information was not provided; available records supplied here are limited to manufacturer, model, serial, year and registered ownership.
The airframe is configured in a typical two-crew, eight-passenger executive layout; historic listings for this specific serial list eight passenger seats. Avionics are a legacy Collins/Honeywell fit, incorporating a Honeywell FZ-800 flight guidance system alongside Collins communication and navigation components consistent with transport/avionics upgrades commonly installed on Citation IIIs. Typical missions for this configuration include medium-range executive transport and charter flights across the continental United States and nearby international ranges given its published range and cruise speed. No unique amenities, maintenance history, or interior refurbishment records for this specific tail were supplied; maintenance considerations should reflect the legacy avionics suite and TFE731-series engines used on this airframe.
The Citation III (Cessna 650) occupies a long-range, high-speed light to midsize business jet niche characterized by transcontinental capability on a relatively compact airframe and high cruise speeds for its class. The Garrett TFE731 powerplant and a ceiling of 51,000 ft give the type favorable performance against contemporaries in the late 1980s–1990s business-jet market. Buyers and operators evaluating this serial will consider legacy avionics upgrades and the availability and cost of TFE731-series maintenance; resale considerations similarly hinge on avionics modernization, engine program status, and cabin refurbishment for competitive positioning against newer models.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N204BB | N100CJ | N106SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 650-0189 | 560-5100 | 550-0346 |
| Year Manufactured | 1990 | 2000 | 1982 |
| Duration of Flight | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 2348 NM | 2110 NM | 1998 NM |
| Max Speed | 467 MPH | 433 MPH | 403 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500 to 19,999lbs | 12,500 to 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft | 45000 ft | 43000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 13 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |