N731TR

This airframe, N731TR, is a 1997-built Cessna 560 Citation Ultra with manufacturer serial number 560-0411. The jet is registered in the United States and is recorded as owned by VB ULTRA TRANSPORATION LLC of Portland, OR, US, an ownership entry indicating a private LLC operator/home base tie to the Portland area. The aircraft’s registry highlights its production vintage and configuration history typical of late-1990s Citation Ultras, and the listing identifies an 11-seat registry entry while noting that operator seating and cabin fit may differ. No public record of additional ownership transfers or notable registry actions beyond the current LLC entry is provided in the supplied data.

The airframe is reported with a typical executive club / double-club cabin layout common to Citation Ultra installations, which is commonly outfitted for 7–8 passengers though the official registry lists 11 seats; actual operator configuration may therefore differ. Avionics fit is described as Honeywell Primus 1000 for typical Ultra installations, with the caveat that individual fit and equipment may vary on this specific airframe. Mission profiles for this airframe align with standard light-medium business-jet operations: short- to medium-range executive transport, regional charters, and point-to-point corporate trips from its Portland, Oregon operator base. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would follow Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5D engine programs and Citation-series airframe inspections consistent with a 1997 production aircraft.

The Cessna 560 Citation Ultra occupies the light-cabin business-jet niche, offering higher cruise speeds and longer range than earlier Citation variants while retaining efficient operating costs relative to midsize jets. Competing models in the era and market include late-model light jets from manufacturers such as Learjet and older Challenger/Phenom-class light-midsize used in similar roles. Buyer and charter demand for a 1997 Ultra typically focuses on value-conscious operators seeking efficient short- to medium-range capability; resale and maintenance considerations emphasize engine life, avionics upgrades such as the Honeywell Primus 1000, and interior reconfiguration where registry seating differs from operator layouts.