N526QS

The airframe bearing tail number N526QS is a 2017 example of the Cessna 680A Citation Latitude built by Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna), constructor serial 680A0068. The registry records it as US-registered and lists the cabin capacity at ten seats; specific longitudinal ownership transfers and operator changes are not published in the supplied data. Valued at $14,500,000, this airframe presents as a late-model Latitude with typical mid-life market positioning for a 2017-built example. FAA-certified avionics enhancements announced 2025 are noted for the model line and may affect the operational profile of this particular airframe pending retrofit or upgrade decisions.

This specific Latitude is configured in a ten-seat executive cabin (registry lists 10 seats) with a flat-floor interior, a cabin height of 6.0 ft and a cabin length of 21 ft 9 in, supporting typical corporate and charter missions over mid-to-long single-leg sectors. The airframe is equipped with the standard Garmin G5000 avionics suite for the model, with potential for the FAA-certified enhancements announced 2025 to be incorporated; such upgrades can affect training and maintenance profiles. Typical operations for this airframe would include transcontinental or regional international missions within its 2,700 nm range at cruise speeds near 446 kts, operated from its US registry base under corporate or charter management practices. Maintenance considerations follow Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300-series program norms for lifecycle and shop visit scheduling.

The Cessna 680A Citation Latitude occupies the midsize business jet niche, offering a balance of cabin volume, transcontinental range and lower operating costs relative to larger super-midsize types. Competing models target similar performance and cabin comfort metrics; buyer and charter demand tend to favor late-model Latitudes like this 2017 airframe because of its flat-floor ten-seat executive layout and the common Garmin G5000 fit. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial include adherence to PW306D1 engine programs, avionics upgrade paths such as the FAA-certified enhancements announced 2025, and market sensitivity to overall hours, cycles and completion condition when assessing value near $14,500,000.