N498CS

The airframe bearing tail number N498CS is a 1990-built example of the business jet Cessna 650 Citation III, constructor serial 650-0180. It is registered in the United States and is owned by the corporate entity MMU-CIT-AVIATION LLC, based in West Orange, NJ, US; the registration and ownership information indicate corporate operation from that location. No further notable registry actions or changes of ownership have been published. Condition and valuation specifics are not published for this individual airframe beyond its model-year and corporate registration.

The airframe is outfitted consistent with the Citation III family’s executive cabin, offering an executive 8–12 passenger layout typical for the model series and enabling flexible interior arrangements up to 12 seats. Operated under corporate ownership from West Orange, NJ, the aircraft profile suits point-to-point regional and transcontinental missions within its 2,348 nm ferry range and high-speed cruise capability near 423 kt. Avionics fit is consistent with Citation III-class systems in service from the era, supporting high-altitude flight to its 51,000 ft ceiling and enabling efficient operations on business and charter missions; specific avionics and interior finish details for this airframe have not been published. Routine maintenance considerations include support for the Garrett (Honeywell) TFE731 series engines and airframe programs appropriate to a 1990 airframe operated in corporate service.

The Cessna 650 Citation III occupies a performance niche characterized by transcontinental range, high cruise speed, and a 51,000 ft service ceiling, driven by twin Garrett/Honeywell TFE731 powerplants producing 3,650 lbf each. Competing models in the era and subsequent market include other large-cabin light-to-midsize business jets offering similar seating and range; demand is largely from owner-operators, charter providers, and corporate flight departments seeking high-altitude, high-speed capability. Maintenance and resale considerations for this 1990 airframe focus on engine program status, avionics upgrades, and interior refurbishment to remain competitive in charter and fractional markets.