N504U

This entry covers the airframe bearing US registration N504U, a 2004-built Cessna Citation Encore (Model 560) with manufacturer's serial number 560-0665. The airframe is owned by SUNSHINE AIRWAYS OF N O LLC, an LLC based in New Orleans, LA, US, which represents the documented operator/home base association for this specific aircraft. No further public registry actions are provided in the supplied data; the airframe is valued at $3,400,000, reflecting its position as a mid‑2000s light-cabin business turbofan in the pre-owned market.

The cabin for this Cessna Citation Encore airframe is described in the executive configuration commonly fitted to the model: an executive 7–8 passenger executive layout frequently arranged as a forward club, a mid 4-place club and an aft belted lavatory; some examples of the type — and consistent with this airframe’s class — are listed with seven executive seats plus two pilot seats, yielding an overall 11-seat certification. Avionics fit on Encore examples like this airframe typically follows the Honeywell Primus series, with Primus 1000/Primus 2000-class suites reported on Encore airframes and representing the likely installed equipment baseline. Typical missions for the model and this configuration include regional business travel and on-demand charter runs originating from the documented New Orleans base, with range and cruise performance suited to multi-city hops and limited transcontinental sectors. Maintenance and outfitting considerations follow standard Encore practices, including systems and avionics support aligned with Honeywell Primus-series equipment.

The Cessna Citation Encore (Model 560) occupies the light-cabin turbofan niche, offering higher cruise speeds and cabin comfort relative to earlier Citation variants. With a cruise of 430 kts and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, it competes against light-cabin types in the same era and performance bracket. Buyer and charter demand for a 2004 Encore with typical Primus avionics centers on operators seeking efficient regional capability; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its age, installed equipment standardization, and an estimated market value of $3,400,000.