N23SC

Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign

Cessna (Textron Aviation)

7 Hours

Duration of Flight

3190 NM

Range

460 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
9
Range
Range
3190 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
47000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
7 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
460 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2008
LocationDover, DE, US
Registration NumberN23SC
OwnershipTEMPEST AVIATION LLC
Serial Number680-0183

Airframe

Data valid as of 2025-09-09
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Nautical Miles
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-11-17N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-11-17N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-11-17N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-11-16N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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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

ParameterN23SC23NGN100AR
Serial Number (MSN)680-0183680-0527560-5241
Year Manufactured200820142002
Duration of Flight7 Hours7 Hours4 Hours
Range3190 NM3190 NM1839 NM
Max Speed460 MPH460 MPH433 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs12,500-19,999lbs
Service Ceiling47000 ft47000 ft45000 ft
Max Passengers9913
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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