N697QS

This entry documents airframe N697QS, a Cessna 680A Citation Latitude built by Textron Aviation Inc. in 2019 with serial number 680A0229. The aircraft is owned by NETJETS SALES INC (a corporation based in Oklahoma City, OK, US) and is registered in the US. The airframe carries a market valuation of $19,700,000 and presents as a fixed‑wing multi‑engine business jet configured for executive transport. Ownership and registry are held by NETJETS SALES INC, reflecting corporate asset status rather than a private individual operator.

Airframe N697QS is arranged in a typical executive flat‑floor nine‑place cabin layout with a forward club seating group and options for a mid divan, complemented by an enclosed aft lavatory and a large external baggage compartment of approximately 127 cubic feet. The cockpit is equipped with a Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck, noted here for class‑leading integration and optional synthetic vision technology (SVT) availability, supporting modern cockpit operations and mission flexibility. Operated under corporate ownership from Oklahoma City, OK, US, the jet’s performance and cabin configuration suit point‑to‑point regional and transcontinental business missions within its published 2,700 nm range, emphasizing passenger comfort, luggage capacity, and predictable operator maintenance cycles consistent with fleet‑managed assets.

The Cessna 680A Citation Latitude occupies a mid‑size business jet niche characterized by a balance of transcontinental range, cabin comfort, and single‑aisle flat‑floor interiors. With a 2,700 nm range, 446 kt cruise and a 45,000 ft ceiling, it competes in demand and resale markets against similarly sized executive turbofan models where buyers prioritize cabin volume and operating economics. For fleet operators such as NETJETS SALES INC, considerations include resale valuation stability around $19,700,000, maintenance scheduling for dual Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1 engines, and avionics support for Garmin G5000 systems when evaluating lifecycle costs and charter demand.