N217AJ

This entry covers airframe N217AJ, a Cessna 560 Citation Encore built in 2003 with serial number 560-0638. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by Montana Jet LLC, an LLC based in Monterey, CA, US, which serves as the operator/home base for this airframe. Registry data indicate the airframe’s manufacturer as Cessna (Textron Aviation) and its certification as a fixed-wing multi-engine design; notable registry actions are limited to the current U.S. registration and ownership record. Condition and valuation details beyond the provided ownership and build data are not published.

The airframe is outfitted to accommodate 8 passengers in its cabin configuration; specifics of cabin layout and finish are not published. Avionics fit and interior amenities for this particular serial are not published, though the aircraft’s certified ceiling of 45,000 ft and cruise speed of 414 kts define its operational performance envelope. With a range of 1,970 nm, the aircraft operated by Montana Jet LLC is suited to regional to transcontinental missions within that endurance profile, operating from its Monterey, California base under U.S. registration. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow manufacturer and owner-directed programs; individual maintenance history and status are not published.

The airframe belongs to the Citation Encore series produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation), a fixed-wing multi-engine platform powered in this case by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535A turbofans. Within its performance niche the Encore family offers moderate transcontinental range and pressurized high-altitude capability (up to 45,000 ft) for small-group transport, with this specific airframe carrying 8 seats and a cruise speed of 414 kts. Competing models in the light-to-midsize corporate turbofan segment target similar mission profiles; buyers and charter operators typically weigh range, seating capacity, engine commonality, and maintenance history when assessing resale and operational value for a serial like 560-0638.