N550QS

This entry covers airframe N550QS, a 2018-built Cessna 680A Citation Latitude with serial number 680A0150. The aircraft is manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc and is owned by NETJETS SALES INC, a corporation headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, US, and carries United States registration. The airframe is configured and maintained for fractional/charter operation under its corporate ownership; valuation estimates place this specific airframe at $11,000,000 and it remains listed in US registry records as operated from the owner’s Oklahoma City base.

The cabin of this airframe follows the manufacturer’s typical executive layout for the Latitude series, providing a flat-floor, six-foot stand-up cabin arranged for 8–10 passengers with club seating, a refreshment center and a belted lavatory, and approximately 127 cu ft of baggage space. Avionics fit on N550QS features the Garmin G5000 suite with three 14-inch displays, Synthetic Vision Technology, SafeTaxi and integrated autothrottles supporting single-pilot capable automation and advanced situational awareness. Typical mission profiles for this airframe under NetJets operation include cross-country corporate and charter flights within the aircraft’s 2,700 nm range and high-speed cruise capability, operating to 45,000 ft for efficient block speeds and favorable climb performance. Maintenance and operational considerations reflect the PW306D1 engine type and Garmin G5000 integrated systems consistent with fleet-standard support programs.

The Cessna 680A Citation Latitude occupies the mid-size business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability with a 2,700 nm range and a comfortable stand-up cabin for up to ten passengers. Competitors in this segment include other mid-size, flat-floor business jets that emphasize cabin volume and low operating costs; buyer and charter demand typically favors fractional operators and corporate fleets seeking a balance of cabin comfort and operating economics. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe hinge on factory-built systems such as the PW306D1 engines and Garmin G5000 avionics, factors that influence both aftermarket valuation and fleet supportability in the preowned market.