N73ME

This airframe, registered as N73ME, is a 2021-built example of the Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (serial 700-0053) manufactured by Textron Aviation (Cessna). It is owned by MOUNTAIN-ELKHORN II LLC, an LLC based in Lexington, KY, US, and carries a United States registration. The airframe’s 2021 build and current single-owner LLC status are notable for operators tracking modern large-cabin Citation airframes; its market valuation is listed at $23,000,000, reflecting a late-production Longitude in contemporary condition and configuration.

The airframe features a flat-floor, stand-up cabin approximately 6 ft tall and 77 in wide, typically fitted in an executive layout accommodating 9–14 seats with a forward galley, aft lavatory, and approximately 112 cu ft of baggage space, matching long-range corporate mission needs. Avionics are provided by the Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck, supporting advanced flight management and situational awareness for single-pilot or two-pilot operations common to the type. With a listed cruise of 476 kts and a maximum practical range of 3,500 nm, missions for this specific aircraft typically include transcontinental and near-international flights from its U.S. base, supported by the twin Honeywell AS907-2-1S turbofans. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with factory schedules for the Longitude family and Honeywell engine support programs.

The Cessna 700 Citation Longitude occupies the large-cabin, long-range super-midsize niche, offering high cruise speed, transcontinental range, and a flat-floor cabin that competes with other factory-new large-cabin business jets. Typical competitors include other long-range super-midsize and light large-cabin types where buyer demand focuses on cabin comfort, speed, and operating economics. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2021 airframe hinge on manufacturer support, avionics commonality such as the Garmin G5000, and continued Honeywell engine support, which together influence fleet desirability and secondhand value.