N517CF

The airframe bearing registration N517CF is a 1998-built Cessna 750 Citation X, serial number 750-0049, manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation). The airframe is owned by RED RIVER AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC (an LLC based in Anchorage, AK, US) and is U.S.-registered; its leasing ownership indicates the airframe has likely been operated on a charter or corporate leasing basis since acquisition. Recorded ownership under a specialized leasing company and U.S. registry actions reflect a commercial asset-management profile rather than private individual ownership. Current market valuation for this specific airframe is listed at $3,600,000, a figure that reflects condition, configuration, and age for late-1990s Citation X models.

This airframe is typically fitted in a standard executive cabin arrangement described as a typical executive layout for 6–10 pax with double‑club seating, a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory; many Citation X examples, including this series, are configured as 8‑place executive interiors for charter or corporate operations. The original production avionics fit was the Honeywell Primus 2000, though many examples have later avionics upgrades; the airframe’s documented factory fit suggests typical legacy avionics unless an upgrade has been recorded. Operational missions for this airframe type and ownership model normally include medium- to long-range corporate transport and premium charter routes originating from the owner’s Anchorage base or through leased operations, leveraging the airframe’s high cruise speed and transcontinental range. Maintenance considerations under a leasing company structure typically emphasize compliance with Part 135/91 operational cycles and avionics common upgrades.

The Cessna 750 Citation X occupies a high-speed, long-range turbofan niche, known for one of the fastest cruise speeds in its class at approximately 525 kts and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft, which provides competitive trip times and favorable climb performance. Competing aircraft in its era include late-model large-cabin and super-midsize business jets; market demand for late-1990s Citation X airframes is influenced by engine program status, avionics retrofits (notably replacing or upgrading the original Honeywell Primus 2000), and lifecycle maintenance costs. Resale and charter appeal for a 1998 airframe such as 750-0049 balances strong performance credentials against age-related refurbishment needs and the market valuation of $3,600,000.