N59FT

Cessna 650 Citation III airframe N59FT (serial 650-0123) was built in 1986 by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is registered in the US. The aircraft is recorded as owned by ST ANDREWS AIRCRAFT LLC of West Palm Beach, FL, US, which serves as its operator/base of operations. Notable registry actions: Not published. Valuation and condition highlights: Not published.

This specific Citation III is configured with an executive cabin layout typically seating 8–11 in club seating, with a forward galley and aft baggage area while retaining a certified seating capacity of 12. Based from West Palm Beach, FL, US, the aircraft’s combination of 423 kts cruise and a 2,038 nm range suit it for medium- to long-range domestic and regional missions, including transcontinental and high-priority charter flights. The twin Garrett TFE731 engines producing 3,500 lbf each support high-altitude cruise up to its 51,000 ft ceiling, which benefits fuel efficiency and may reduce weather-related turbulence on typical routes. Operator maintenance considerations include upkeep appropriate to a mid-1980s airframe and the Garrett TFE731 powerplants; further maintenance records and configuration specifics are not published.

The Cessna 650 Citation III occupies a performance niche among large-cabin business jets of the 1980s, offering higher cruise speed and ceiling relative to earlier Citation family members. Competing models in its era and market segment include other large-cabin light-to-midsize business jets that emphasize high-altitude, high-speed cruise for corporate and charter operators. Buyer and charter demand for well-maintained Citation IIIs typically focuses on value-conscious operators seeking good speed and range for transcontinental capability; maintenance and resale considerations hinge on engine time, avionics updates, and the overall condition of an airframe like N59FT.