N53SM

The airframe bearing tail number N53SM is a 1996-built example of the Cessna 560 Citation Ultra, serial 560-0353, manufactured by the Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation). This airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by Clayton Leasing Inc, a corporation based in Aberdeen, MS, US. As a mid-1990s Ultra-series Citation, the airframe’s market valuation is recorded at $2,200,000, reflecting its age, equipment standard for the model era, and typical mission capability for light business jets. No additional public registry actions or prior operators are documented beyond the current corporate ownership and U.S. registration in the supplied data.

The specific cabin fit of this airframe is a typical 7-place executive layout providing seating for 2 crew + 7 passengers, an enclosed lavatory and an external baggage compartment of approximately 67 cu ft. Avionics for the Ultra-era installation on this airframe are reported as Honeywell Primus 1000, consistent with contemporary equipment levels for avionics and flight-management capability. Typical missions for an aircraft with the listed range and cruise speed include regional and transcontinental corporate hops, charter work, and corporate shuttle duties operating from the owner’s base in the United States. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would follow the Citation Ultra fleet norms given its Pratt & Whitney JT15D turbofan engines and the avionics fit, with configuration and cabin amenities suitable for executive transport.

The Cessna 560 Citation Ultra occupies the light-cabin business-jet niche, offering higher cruise speed and altitude capability than earlier Citation models with a maximum cruise around 430 kts and service ceiling to 45,000 ft. Competing types in this performance bracket historically include other light-cabin jets from manufacturers such as Bombardier and Learjet families; buyer interest typically centers on efficient regional transport, lower operating costs and reliable aftermarket support. For resale and maintenance, factors influencing this airframe’s marketability include its mid-1990s build year, the installed Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics suite, engine type (JT15D-5D) and the recorded valuation of $2,200,000.