N650WA

This airframe, N650WA, is a 1984-built Cessna 650 Citation III, serial number 650-0047, and is currently registered to Wings Aloft Incorporated, a corporation based in Portland, OR, US. The airframe was manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and retains a documented US registration. Ownership and operational records indicate corporate operation from its Portland, Oregon base; no other ownership transfers are published in the supplied data. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the data set provided.

The cabin on this airframe follows the typical executive layout for the model with a 6–9 place executive arrangement, an enclosed aft lavatory and a forward galley/refreshment center; the airframe can be reconfigured to high-density layouts accommodating up to 11–12 passengers. Original avionics fit commonly included a Sperry/Honeywell SPZ-650 flight director, Collins Pro Line II radios and Honeywell Primus weather radar, though many Citation IIIs have received aftermarket EFIS/Pro Line or Honeywell upgrades—this airframe’s original-configuration avionics are noted as common for the type. Typical missions for this Citation III variant include medium-range executive transport and corporate shuttle work out of its Portland base, making use of the aircraft’s transcontinental range and high-altitude capability. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with twin-engine turbofan executives of its era, notably engine support for Garrett TFE731 series powerplants and systems integration when avionics upgrades are installed.

The Cessna 650 Citation III occupies a mid-to-upper tier super-midsize business jet niche for late-1970s/1980s designs, offering higher cruise speed and altitude compared with earlier Citations. Its performance—423 kt cruise and 51,000 ft ceiling—targets buyers requiring efficient medium-to-long-range executive travel without stepping into large-cabin platforms. Competing models in its era included other super-midsize turbofan business jets; demand typically centers on corporate operators and charter companies able to support aging avionics and airframe maintenance. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe specifically will reflect the Garrett TFE731 engine commonality and the prevalence of aftermarket avionics upgrades among surviving Citation IIIs.