N560BC

This airframe, registered as N560BC, is a 1990-built Cessna 560 Citation V with manufacturer's serial number 560-0032. The airframe is owned by PLATFORM ENERGY AVIATION LLC of Lubbock, TX, US, which is the documented operator and base for the aircraft. Registration is in the US registry. Not published: detailed historical ownership changes, specific registry actions, or contemporary valuation and condition reports beyond current ownership.

The airframe is certified for 11 seats, with typical executive layouts varying by customer preference and mission; specific interior configuration for this serial is not published. As a Citation V, operational profiles for this aircraft typically encompass business and corporate transport missions over medium-haul sectors consistent with a 1,960 nm range and a 430 kt cruise speed, operating from its documented base in Lubbock, TX. The twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 engines, each rated at 2,900 lbf, support operations to a maximum certified ceiling of 45,000 ft, which enables efficient high-altitude cruise and favorable fuel-burn profiles for its class. Not published: exact avionics fit or bespoke cabin amenities specific to this airframe.

The Cessna 560 Citation V occupies the light-to-midsize business jet niche within the Cessna Citation family, balancing short-field capability and transcontinental performance with a practical seating capacity of 11 in certified layouts. Competing models historically include other light-to-midsize business jets that offer similar cruise speeds and ranges; buyers and charter operators often prize the Citation V for its combination of payload, range, and runway performance. Maintenance and resale considerations for a 1990-built airframe such as 560-0032 typically focus on engine program status, avionics modernization, and interior refurbishment to maintain charter appeal and operational reliability.