N459MB

The airframe bearing tail number N459MB is a 1997-built Cessna 560 Citation Ultra, serial number 5600438, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is registered in the United States and is registered to ST PETE FLIGHT LLC, a corporate owner based in Saint Petersburg, FL, US, which serves as the operator/home base for this airframe. Registry records and valuation data indicate a market valuation of $1,780,090, reflecting its status and presumed service condition for this specific airframe. Notable registry action includes its current corporate ownership and continued US registration under the listed corporate owner.

This specific Citation Ultra, with 11 seats, is configured for light business transport and short-to-medium range missions consistent with a 1,960 nm range and a typical cruise of 430 kts. The aircraft’s operational profile from its Saint Petersburg, Florida base under corporate ownership likely includes point-to-point intrastate and coastal missions, as well as longer sector trips up to its published range. Cabin layout details and avionics fit for this airframe are not published in the supplied data; maintenance considerations for this specific airframe are reflected primarily through its reported valuation and its two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 series turbofan engines, each rated at 2,900 lbf.

As a 1997 Cessna 560 Citation Ultra airframe, serial 5600438 occupies a performance niche characterized by a high single-digit to low double-digit passenger count, a cruise speed of 430 kts and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft. The supplied performance and valuation figures position this airframe within the used light-citation market where buyers consider range, cruise speed, seating capacity, engine type, and maintenance history. For this specific airframe, the combination of corporate US registration, Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5 series powerplants, and the stated valuation are primary factors influencing resale and operational considerations.