N85EB

This entry covers airframe N85EB, a 1998-built Cessna 560 Citation Ultra with serial number 560-0492. The airframe is registered in the US and is registered to GT COMMERCIAL INTERESTS LLC, an LLC based in Austin, TX, US, which serves as the listed owner and operator/home base connection. The airframe’s valuation is listed at $1,500,000, reflecting its age, equipment baseline and market position among late-1990s light business jets. No other notable registry actions or operator changes are published for this specific tail.

The cabin of N85EB follows a typical executive configuration for the model, described as a 7–8 passenger forward-galley layout with belted lavatory options, configured within the 11-seat certification envelope for flexibility between passenger and ferry roles. Avionics fit for this specific airframe is Not published; routine mission profiles for this configuration typically leverage the 1,960 nm range and 430 kt cruise to operate continental and short transcontinental hops, point-to-point charter, and corporate shuttle missions from its Austin, TX association. Maintenance considerations for day-to-day operation emphasize the twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 turbofans and systems common to late-1990s Citation Ultras; cabin amenity upgrades or avionics retrofits are typical for owners seeking to maintain competitive charter appeal.

The Cessna 560 Citation Ultra occupies the light-cabin, high-speed end of the light business-jet segment, balancing a 45,000 ft service ceiling and near-jetliner cruise speeds with efficient twin JT15D-5 powerplants. Competitors historically include other light jets of the era offering similar range and cruise—buyers often compare operating economics and retrofit potential. Given the 1998 build year and a listed value of $1,500,000, resale considerations center on avionics modernization, engine-time remaining, and interior refurbishments to maintain charter demand and operational utility.