N381CW

N381CW is a 1986 Cessna 650 Citation III (MSN 650-0111) registered to N650RJ LLC and recorded with a standard/transport airworthiness class. The airframe is a typical mid‑1980s Citation III example configured for executive transport and reported with a multi‑passenger layout; its Garrett TFE731 turbofan engines (series) provide the performance profile associated with the type. The FAA‑linked registration entries show certificate activity in 2006 and an airworthiness date recorded in 1990, with the current registrant listed at an address in Marshall, MN. N381CW has appeared in broker/charter listings and operator directories as a Citation III offered for charter and is based intermittently at regional U.S. airports.

The aircraft is commonly flown in single‑ or two‑leg executive missions (coast‑to‑coast and regional trunk routes) where the Citation III’s combination of speed and range is advantageous. Typical internal configurations for this serial series range 8–12 passengers with a forward galley and an aft lavatory; avionics suites on many examples include Sperry/Honeywell autopilot hardware with Collins communications/navigation racks or Pro Line equipment in upgraded examples. Engines are Garrett/Honeywell TFE731 series turbofans rated in the mid‑3,000s lbf thrust class, enabling cruise operations to FL430–FL450 and a certified ceiling near FL510. Market listings and recent broker adverts position Citation III airframes in the late‑model mid‑1980s at the lower‑to‑mid seven‑figure range depending on avionics, engine MSP status, and recent DOC inspections.

The Citation III (Cessna 650) was introduced as a higher‑performance member of the Citation 650 family, offering significantly higher cruise speed and altitude capability than earlier Citations. It established the platform for later 650 family derivatives (VI, VII) that traded incremental improvements in engines, range and cabin noise. Operators value the III for higher‑speed point‑to‑point missions, and the type remains competitive on price for buyers seeking transcontinental capability without the acquisition cost of newer midsize jets. N381CW fits the familiar market profile: an older, capable midsize jet with upgrade/inspection history and charter/operator usage potential.