N650RP

This article covers the specific airframe registered as N650RP, a 1988-built Cessna 650 Citation III with serial number 650-0157. The airframe is recorded as owned by RUSSELL AIR LLC, a limited liability company based in Madison, Indiana, United States, and operates with a United States registration. The airframe’s documented valuation is $800,000, reflecting its late-1980s manufacture, mature market position, and ongoing operational status. Notable registry actions include continued US registration under corporate ownership and no published change-of-ownership events beyond the recorded LLC holding.

The airframe configured as N650RP accommodates up to 12 seats, consistent with Citation III cabin layouts optimized for executive transport and small-group charter missions. Its twin Garrett TFE731 series engines provide cruise performance near 423 knots and a usable range of approximately 2,038 nautical miles, enabling transcontinental and regional nonstop sectors typical of corporate itineraries. Based at Madison, Indiana through its listed owner/operator, the aircraft supports short-notice business travel, air charter, and owner-operator flying; maintenance considerations focus on age-related airframe and engine inspections common to late-1980s jets. The interior and avionics fit for this specific airframe are not published, but typical Citation III examples emphasize a narrow, pressurized cabin with executive seating and basic business avionics suites.

The Cessna 650 Citation III occupies a mid-size, high-performance business jet niche with a maximum certified ceiling of 51,000 ft and cruise speeds in the low-400s knots, positioning it competitively against contemporaries from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Buyers and charter operators historically sought Citation IIIs for a balance of speed, range, and operating economy; however, aging airframes like N650RP face maintenance, avionics upgrade, and refurbishment needs that influence charter demand and resale pricing. At a recorded value of $800,000, this airframe reflects the depreciation and market realities for older, well-used midsize business jets, where lifecycle cost and modernization status drive buyer interest.