N85MS

The airframe N85MS is a 1985-built Cessna 650 Citation III carrying serial number 650-0075. It is recorded as owned by MS ADVISORS 1 LLC, a corporation based in Houston, TX, US, and is registered in the US registry. The airframe’s public valuation is listed at $900,000, reflecting its age and configuration within the late-model Citation III fleet; no additional registry transfers or notable incidents are published in the provided data. The aircraft is identified as a fixed-wing multi-engine executive transport commonly operated in corporate or charter roles.

The cabin on this airframe is an executive layout commonly configured for 8–12 passengers, with listing notes indicating an 8-passenger arrangement with mid-cabin club and two-place divan, though the general executive layout may include a mid-cabin club and forward divan. Avionics are described as Collins flight deck components with assorted Collins comm/nav and paired transponders; the specific installed suite is not standardized on this airframe and may vary by retrofit. Typical missions for this Citation III include medium- to long-range corporate travel and charter hops taking advantage of its transcontinental range and high cruise speed. Operator base and routine routing are tied to the owner’s location in Houston, TX, suggesting frequent Gulf Coast, domestic U.S., and near-international missions consistent with the aircraft’s performance envelope. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect typical older Citation III practice: TFE731-series engine support, avionics retrofits as needed, and continued structural/airframe inspections given the 1985 build year.

The Cessna 650 Citation III family occupies the high-performance, transcontinental light-to-midsize business jet niche, offering higher speed and altitude capability relative to earlier Citation models. Its competitors historically include light-to-midsize jets that balance speed, cabin comfort, and range; buyers and charter operators value the Citation III for cruise speed and 51,000 ft ceiling capability. Market and resale considerations for this specific airframe are influenced by its 1985 manufacture date, installed systems variability, engine series support, and the listed market value of $900,000, which aligns with aging airframe pricing and the need for possible avionics and interior updates.