N831VP

This airframe, registered as N831VP, is a Cessna Citation III (Model 650) built in 1990 with serial number 650-0194. The aircraft is manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is currently owned by ALANA 650 AIRCRAFT LLC, an LLC based in Waterford, MI, US. The airframe is registered in the US and is valued at approximately $1,750,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and typical market condition for late-model Model 650 airframes. Maintenance and registry records note certificated seating and the owner/operator footprint based in Waterford as the primary operator/home base.

The cabin is configured in an executive layout commonly seating eight passengers (six executive seats plus a two-seat divan) with a belted aft lavatory, although the FAA registry lists 12 seats as certificated seating. Typical avionics fit for this airframe includes dual Garmin GTN 750XI units, dual NXT600 transponders with ADS‑B capability, Honeywell TCAS II, and a Sperry SPZ autopilot/flight director, with various upgraded suites reported on market listings. Operationally the aircraft suits transcontinental and regional corporate missions within its 2,345 nm range and high-speed cruise of 461 knots, and it is typically based/operated from its owner’s Waterford, MI location. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect Classic Citation III type commonalities, including support for the TFE731-3CR engines and avionics upgrade pathways.

The Cessna Citation III (Model 650) occupies a performance niche as a high-speed, mid-size business jet with a high service ceiling of 51,000 ft and strong cruise speed, appealing to buyers seeking longer-range, fast transcontinental capability without stepping up to larger heavy jets. Competing models in the same era and market segment include other late 1980s–1990s mid-size business jets offering similar mission profiles. Buyer and charter demand for this airframe typically focuses on value-conscious operators and owners willing to invest in avionics and interior upgrades; resale and maintenance considerations are driven by airframe hours, engine TBO status for the Honeywell TFE731 variants, and completeness of modernization programs.