N428SS
Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign
Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation)
6 Hours
Duration of Flight
2820 NM
Range
459 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2022-10-20| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign
Overview
Registered to Curly Flyer LLC (Libertyville, IL). FAA certificate issued 2020-03-12; airworthiness 2012-03-28; registration expiration 2026-03-31. Mode S A51AF8.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C (6040 lbf each)
- Range: 2820 nm
- Cruise: 459 kts
- Seats: 9
- Ceiling: 47000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 8–9 passenger executive layout (forward galley, mid/aft club seating, aft lavatory) — exact installed layout may vary by operator. Executive seating for up to 9; forward galley and aft lavatory common; cabin layouts and refurbishments vary by individual airframe. Avionics: Honeywell Primus Epic
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N428SS, is a 2005-built Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign with serial number 680-0041. The aircraft is owned by Curly Flyer LLC, an LLC based in Libertyville, IL, US, and carries a United States registration. The airframe is equipped and maintained to executive standards consistent with its year of manufacture and lists a market value of $5,800,000. No additional registry actions or operational incidents are published in the provided data.
The cabin for this airframe is configured in a typical executive layout for the type, accommodating 8–9 passengers with a forward galley, mid/aft club seating, and an aft lavatory, although the exact installed layout may vary by operator. Avionics fit for this aircraft is the Honeywell Primus Epic suite, supporting modern flight management and cockpit systems for business-jet operations. With a long-range capability of 2,820 nm and a cruise speed near 459 kts, missions for this airframe typically include transcontinental and extended regional business travel from its home base in Libertyville, IL, US. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft include support for the twin PW306C turbofan engines and avionics upkeep appropriate for a 2005-built executive jet.
This airframe belongs to the Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation) Citation Sovereign family, represented here by the Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign model designation. Its combination of range (2,820 nm), cruise speed (459 kts), and service ceiling (47,000 ft) positions the model as a long-range executive jet within its manufacturer’s lineup. Buyer and charter interest in an airframe of this vintage and configuration is influenced by factors shown in the data: airframe age (2005), avionics standard (Honeywell Primus Epic), twin PW306C engine maintenance profiles, and an indicative market value of $5,800,000, all of which affect maintenance planning and resale considerations.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N428SS | 834JS | N1000E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 680-0041 | 560-5179 | 550-1011 |
| Year Manufactured | 2005 | 2001 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 2820 NM | 1839 NM | 1900 NM |
| Max Speed | 459 MPH | 433 MPH | 402 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs | 12,500 to 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 47000 ft | 45000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 9 | 13 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |