N396QS

The airframe bearing tail number N396QS is a 2008-built Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign, serial 680-0240, entered into service as part of the NetJets fleet. It is recorded as owned by NETJETS SALES INC (co-owned with NETJETS AVIATION INC) and registered in the United States, with the corporate owner based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The aircraft’s registry reflects operator-oriented ownership within the fractional and charter market rather than private single-owner operation. No independent public record here confirms unusual registry actions or exceptional condition beyond standard fleet management practices.

The airframe is commonly configured in a typical executive double‑club layout accommodating eight to nine passengers with a forward galley and a rear lavatory; the specific unit is noted with 9 seats in its data sheet. Avionics fit on the Sovereign family generally include the Honeywell Primus Epic suite, though specific installation on this serial is not independently confirmed. Operating within NetJets’ fractional and charter environment, the aircraft’s missions generally span medium‑ to long‑range business trips up to its published 2,820 nm range and high‑speed cruise at 459 kts, servicing transcontinental and regional point‑to‑point routes. Maintenance considerations align with operator fleet standards for the PW306C engines and corporate upkeep cycles.

The Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign occupies a mid‑size business jet niche offering transcontinental capability with high cruise speed and a 47,000 ft service ceiling, competing with other midsize jets for fractional ownership and charter demand. Buyers in this segment prioritize cabin comfort for eight to nine passengers, range around 2,820 nm, and reliable turbofan engines such as the PW306C. Resale and maintenance considerations typically reflect fleet maintenance history under corporate operators like NetJets, where consistent records and scheduled geometric maintenance programs can support residual value.