N21HB

This entry describes airframe N21HB, a Cessna 560 Citation Encore built in 2001 with factory serial 560-0590. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is registered to N44AF LLC, an LLC based in Wilmington, DE, US, which serves as its listed owner and operator. Notable registry actions include its continued US registration and ownership by the Delaware-registered LLC; market valuation for this specific airframe is estimated at $3,400,000, reflecting its model year and configuration. The airframe is classified in the civil registry as a fixed-wing multi-engine asset.

The cabin for N21HB is outfitted for up to 11 passengers in the Encore-series configuration and is typically employed on short- to medium-haul corporate or private missions consistent with a maximum range of 1,695 nm and cruise speeds near 430 kts. Avionics on this airframe follow the common Encore-series fit with a Honeywell Primus 1000, supporting modern navigation, communication, and flight management tasks for single-pilot or two-pilot operations as permitted. Based in Wilmington, Delaware by recorded ownership, the aircraft’s mission profile would commonly include east-coast point-to-point charters, business shuttles, and trans-regional trips within its performance envelope. Maintenance considerations center on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535A engine program requirements and typical recurring inspections for a 2001-model Encore.

The Cessna 560 Citation Encore occupies the light-medium business jet niche with performance suited to owners seeking higher cruise speed and altitude capability—up to 45,000 ft—than earlier Citation variants. Competing models include other late-1990s to early-2000s light midsize jets from legacy manufacturers; buyer demand for well-maintained Encore airframes remains driven by availability, avionics fit such as the Honeywell Primus 1000, and engine program status. Resale and maintenance valuation for this airframe is reflected in the reported $3,400,000 estimate, with typical market considerations including remaining airframe hours, engine cycles, and any supplemental inspections or upgrades.