N518QS

This entry covers airframe N518QS, a factory-built Cessna 680A Citation Latitude completed in 2022 with serial number 680A0298. The aircraft is held by owner NetJets Sales Inc, a corporate entity based in Oklahoma City, OK, and carries a United States registration. Acquired and marketed through NetJets Sales Inc as part of the operator's fractional and fleet renewal activities, the airframe is a contemporary Latitude build and is valued at approximately $15,400,000 in current listings and appraisal summaries, reflecting its recent manufacture and standard NetJets configuration.

The airframe features a flat‑floor, stand‑up cabin finished in an executive 9–10 place layout, with NetJets configurations commonly fitted for 10 passengers and tailored for short to mid‑range corporate missions. Avionics are provided by the Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck, supporting modern flight management, synthetic vision and advanced autopilot capabilities favored by fractional operators. Typical operations for this airframe include transcontinental US routing and point‑to‑point business travel within a roughly 2,700 nm mission profile at an economical long‑range cruise near 446 kts and with a service ceiling up to 45,000 ft. Maintenance and operational support are aligned with Textron Aviation factory norms and NetJets’ centralized heavy‑maintenance programs.

The Cessna 680A Citation Latitude occupies a mid‑size business jet niche offering cabin comfort and transcontinental capability that competes with models in the super‑midsize segment. With twin PW306D1 engines delivering around 5,907 lbf each, the type appeals to buyers and fractional operators prioritizing a balance of range, cabin volume and operating economics. Demand in the pre‑owned and fractional markets tends to favor recent-build airframes such as N518QS; resale and maintenance considerations center on engine shop visits, avionics updates and NetJets’ documented maintenance history which generally support higher valuation retention.