N553QS

This article describes the specific airframe registered as N553QS, a 2021-built example of the Cessna Citation Latitude 680A bearing serial number 680A0296. The aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation) and is owned by NetJets Sales Inc, a corporation based in Oklahoma City, OK, US; no earlier ownership transfers or notable registry actions have been published. As a late-production 2021 airframe, N553QS reflects the factory fit and certification standards of the Latitude line for that model year; condition and valuation summaries for this individual airframe have not been published.

The airframe is typically outfitted in a nine-passenger executive configuration with a forward galley and both internal and external baggage stowage, matching the standard VIP layout for Cessna Citation Latitude 680A examples of its vintage. Flight operations for N553QS under NetJets Sales Inc are consistent with fractional and managed-asset roles, supporting medium- to long-range point-to-point corporate and charter missions up to the published 2,700 nm range and cruise speeds near 446 kts. The cockpit is equipped with the Garmin G5000 integrated avionics suite, supporting modern flight management, situational awareness, and single-pilot or two-pilot operational profiles as required. Routine maintenance considerations align with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300-series engine programs and Textron/Manufacturer-recommended inspections for the Latitude family.

The Cessna Citation Latitude 680A occupies the midsize, flat-floor turbofan executive segment, offering long-range cruise capability and transcontinental flexibility with a typical nine-seat cabin. Competing models in its niche include other super-midsize business jets offering similar range and cabin utility; buyer and charter demand for modern Latitude airframes tends to favor examples with Garmin G5000 avionics and low-time PW306D1 engines. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on documented owner/operator pedigree, compliance with PW300-series service bulletins, and the broader market appetite for late-production Latitude units.