Cessna (Textron Aviation) / 1984
N55BH
Cessna 650 Citation III (Citation III)
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Aircraft Overview
1984
Year Manufactured
N55BH
Registration Number
650-0041
Serial Number
12
Max Passengers
2038 NM
Range
467 MPH
Max Speed
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
51000 ft
Service Ceiling
12,500 to 19,999lbs
Aircraft Class
TOP FLIGHT LLC
Ownership
Gilbert, WV, US
Location
A6FD33
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
Oct 17, 2008
Certificate Issued
May 29, 1984
Airworthiness Date
Aug 31, 2028
Reg. Expiration
History
Safety Record
N55BH
None found
History
Ownership History
- TLCurrent Owner2023-06-03
TOP FLIGHT LLC: Most recent FAA registration action / certificate update recorded for TOP FLIGHT LLC.
- TL2021-08-19
TOP FLIGHT LLC: Registration action recorded for TOP FLIGHT LLC.
- TL2018-04-02
TOP FLIGHT LLC: Registration action recorded for TOP FLIGHT LLC.
- TL2015-03-24
TOP FLIGHT LLC: Registration action recorded for TOP FLIGHT LLC.
- TO2012-08-22
TOP FLIGHT LLC: Registration action recorded for TOP FLIGHT LLC (recorded owner).
- IE1991-02-26
International Industries: Aircraft delivered/registered under International Industries (delivery/registration entry).
- IIHistorical
International Industries
- TLHistorical
TOP FLIGHT LLC
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AI Summary
Cessna 650 Citation III (Citation III)
Overview
U.S. registration (standard/transport). Registered to TOP FLIGHT LLC, PO BOX 1198, Gilbert, WV. MSN 650-0041; airworthiness 1984-05-29; FAA certificate issue 2008-10-17; last FAA action recorded 2023-06-03; registration expiration 2028-08-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x Garrett TFE731 series (3650 lbf each)
- Range: 2038 nm
- Cruise: 423 kts
- Seats: 12
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing tail number N55BH is a 1984-built Cessna 650 Citation III with serial number 650-0041. The aircraft is listed on the U.S. registry (US) and is recorded as owned by TOP FLIGHT LLC, a corporation based in Gilbert, WV, US. The airframe’s ownership history as available shows TOP FLIGHT LLC as the current proprietor; no additional prior owner entries are provided in the supplied data. Valuation and condition notes for this specific airframe indicate a market value of $1,100,000, reflecting its age and configuration.
This specific Citation III airframe is configured to accommodate 12 occupants, consistent with typical executive or small-group transport layouts for the model. Detailed information on the exact cabin interior finish, seating arrangement, or avionics fit for this serial is not published in the supplied data. Operational use for this airframe would be aligned with typical fixed-wing multi-engine missions for the type—medium-range corporate transport and charter operations—operating from the owner’s base in Gilbert, WV, US or from regional airports capable of supporting jet operations. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would focus on age-dependent inspections and engine lifecycle items for the two Garrett TFE731 powerplants; specific maintenance records for this serial are not provided.
The Cessna 650 Citation III occupies a mid-to-large light business jet niche characterized by high-altitude capability (service ceiling 51,000 ft), transcontinental short-to-medium range capability (2,038 nm), and relatively high cruise speeds (423 kts) for its era. Powered by two Garrett TFE731 series turbofans producing 3,650 lbf each, the model appeals to buyers seeking higher cruise performance and cabin capacity up to a dozen seats. Given the airframe’s 1984 manufacture year and the stated valuation of $1,100,000, resale and maintenance considerations typically center on engine life, avionics upgrades, and structural fatigue inspections when evaluating continued utility or placement in charter service.