N727TX

This article describes airframe N727TX, a Cessna 650 Citation III built in 1986 with serial number 650-0118. The airframe is registered in the United States and is registered to CITATION N79KF LLC, a corporation based in Amarillo, TX, US. Notable registry items include its corporate ownership and charter-listing references that identify a nine-passenger interior in some public charter sources. Recent valuation and condition summaries list the airframe at $769,247, reflecting its age and equipment fit.

The cabin for this specific airframe is reported in public listings with a typical executive layout and is variously described as a common 8–10 place executive arrangement or a 9-place charter layout; some charter listings specifically report 9 passengers for N727TX. Standard original avionics fit for the model is recorded as Sperry/Honeywell SPZ-650 with Collins Pro Line-era radios, though individual airframes may receive modern upgrades. Typical mission profiles for this Citation III configuration include medium-range executive transport within its 2,348 nm capability and high-altitude cruise operations up to 51,000 ft. Corporate operation and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its corporate ownership structure and the maintenance history expected of a 1986-built Citation III.

The Cessna 650 Citation III airframe combines transcontinental range, high cruise speed and a 51,000 ft ceiling, positioning it as a high-performance light/midsize business jet within its era. Market considerations for this specific 1986 airframe include avionics vintage (SPZ-650 and Pro Line-era radios), potential interior reconfiguration to match advertised charter seating, and resale valuation consistent with the listed price of $769,247. Maintenance and upgrade decisions for N727TX are likely influenced by its twin Garrett TFE731-3B engines and owner/operator base in Amarillo, TX, US.