N65RL

This airframe, registered as N65RL, is a Cessna 560 Citation V built in 1992 with serial number 560-0179. The aircraft is manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is owned by LEVI RAY & SHOUP INC, a corporation based in Springfield, IL, US, which serves as the operator/home base for the type. The airframe’s U.S. registration and corporate ownership history indicate stable commercial or corporate use; no other registry actions are published in the provided data. Valuation data lists the aircraft at $1,800,000, a reflection of its age, configuration, and market position within the light business jet sector.

The airframe is configured to accommodate 11 seats, consistent with the Citation V’s typical executive or small charter layouts that prioritize a mix of passenger capacity and short-field performance. Avionics fit is not published in the provided data, but operational use by a corporate owner in Springfield, IL, US suggests missions tailored to regional business transport and on-demand charter between mid-continent destinations within the aircraft’s 1,960 nm ferry or trip radius. Typical cruise operations at 430 kts and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft enable efficient high-altitude routing and favorable fuel-burn profiles for medium-range sectors. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe would center on continued support for the JT15D-5 powerplants and airframe corrosion/avionics upgrades common to early-1990s Citation Vs; no unique aftermarket modifications are published.

The Cessna 560 Citation V occupies a niche as a light-to-midsize business jet offering higher cruise speeds and longer range than earlier Citation models while remaining more economical than larger cabin jets. Competing models in the same era and market include the Learjet 31/35 series and early Dassault Falcon 10 derivatives, with buyer and charter demand driven by acquisition cost, operating economics, and fleet commonality. At a listed value of $1,800,000, this airframe reflects depreciation typical of early-1990s business jets and suggests that prospective operators will weigh maintenance history, engine time on wing, and avionics upgrade needs when considering purchase or continued operation.