N23SC
Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
7 Hours
Duration of Flight
3190 NM
Range
460 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-09-09| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign
Overview
US registration N23SC assigned to TEMPEST AVIATION LLC (Dover, DE). Certificate issue 2022-03-22; airworthiness recorded 2022-04-11; last FAA action 2025-09-09; registration expiration 2029-03-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C (6040 lbf each)
- Range: 3190 nm
- Cruise: 459 kts
- Seats: 9
- Ceiling: 47000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 8–9 passenger executive double-club layout (specific N23SC fit not published) Avionics: Honeywell Primus Epic (common fit on Sovereign-series)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N23SC, is a 2008-built Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign with serial number 680-0183. It is recorded as owned by TEMPEST AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Dover, DE, US, and it carries United States registration and operation status. The airframe is a fixed-wing multi-engine executive turbofan business jet with a reported market valuation of $6,479,392; no separate condition report is published in the supplied data. Ownership and registry entries identify the operator/home base regionally tied to Dover, Delaware, with no further notable registry actions published.
The cabin for this Sovereign-series airframe is documented as the typical executive double-club arrangement for 8–9 passengers; the specific fit for N23SC is not published. The aircraft is commonly equipped with Honeywell Primus Epic avionics as the standard Sovereign-series fit, matching the avionics listed for this airframe. With a long-range capability of 3,190 nm, a cruise speed near 459 kts, and a service ceiling of 47,000 ft, operations for this airframe are consistent with intercontinental executive transport and long-range point-to-point charter missions. Operator logistics and maintenance considerations would reflect twin PW306C powerplants and the systems associated with the Honeywell Primus Epic suite; specific unique amenities or maintenance records for N23SC are not provided.
The Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign occupies a mid-to-long-range business jet niche characterized by transcontinental capability and high cruise speed for its class, as reflected in this airframe’s 3,190 nm range and 459 kts cruise. Twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C engines supporting a 47,000 ft ceiling provide the performance profile buyers and charter operators seek for efficient regional and offshore operations. With a reported value of $6,479,392, resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe will center on engine lifecycle, avionics condition (Honeywell Primus Epic), and the degree to which the interior conforms to the typical executive 8–9 passenger layout.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N23SC | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 680-0183 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 2008 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 3190 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 460 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 47000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 9 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |