N560SM

The airframe bearing tail number N560SM is a 1989-built Cessna 560 Citation V, serial number 560-0017, maintained on the U.S. registry. The airframe is owned by RDS WINGS LLC of Los Gatos, CA, US, which appears as the current registrant; registration actions reflect U.S. registration under the owner’s LLC. Valuation records for this specific airframe place its market value at $1,900,000, providing a snapshot of its condition and market standing relative to contemporaries of its vintage. As a single-airframe summary, the history centers on its continuous U.S. registration and ownership by the listed limited liability company.

This particular Citation V is configured to accommodate 11 seats, consistent with typical high-density executive or charter layouts for the model; specific interior arrangement, finish level and cabin amenities are not published. The operator base for the registered owner is Los Gatos, CA, US, indicating West Coast U.S. operations as the most likely primary operating area. Avionics fit and recent modification or refurbishment history for this airframe are not published in the provided data. Typical mission profiles for an airframe with the listed range and cruise would include medium-haul business or charter segments; maintenance considerations follow the Citation V program norms, but no aircraft-specific maintenance entries are supplied.

The Cessna 560 Citation V occupies a light-to-midsize business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability in its class with a 1,960 nm range and a high operating ceiling of 45,000 ft, while cruising around 425 kts. Competing models in its era include other light-to-midsize jets from manufacturers such as Learjet and Hawker; buyer and charter demand typically favors proven reliability and operating economics. At a recorded value of $1,900,000, resale considerations for this 1989 airframe hinge on total time, engine cycles, avionics package and interior condition, factors not specified in the available dataset.