N71LU

This entry describes airframe N71LU, a 2008-built Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign with serial number 680-0256. The aircraft is owned by C&C Aviation LLC, a corporation based in Lynchburg, VA, US, and is registered in the US registry. No other prior ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published in the supplied data; current valuation is listed at $6,400,000, reflecting market position and airframe condition typical for a 2008 Sovereign.

The cabin of N71LU follows the typical 8–9 passenger executive layout for the 2008 Sovereign, featuring double‑club seating, a forward galley, and an aft lavatory, together with forward and external baggage compartments. Avionics fit for the airframe is the Honeywell Primus Epic suite as typical for a 2008 Sovereign, though some operators elect to retrofit alternate avionics packages during mid‑life upgrades. Operated from the owner’s base in Lynchburg, VA, the aircraft’s performance—particularly its transcontinental range and high cruise speed—suits executive point‑to‑point missions, on-demand charter operations, and owner‑flown business travel. Maintenance considerations for this airframe include engine program status for the two PW306C powerplants and potential avionics modernization to extend utility and resale appeal.

The Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign occupies a mid‑size business jet niche, offering long single‑leg range and high cruise speed relative to light jets while retaining runway performance advantages over larger types. Typical competitors include other midsize cabin jets offering similar range/cruise combinations; buyer and charter demand tends to favor platforms that balance operating economics with cabin comfort. For a 2008 airframe such as N71LU, resale and maintenance considerations focus on total time, maintenance records, engine program participation, and any avionics retrofits, all factors that materially influence market value and operator appeal.