N868QS

This article describes the specific airframe bearing the U.S. registration N868QS, a Cessna Citation Longitude (Model 700) with manufacturer designation Textron Aviation Inc. and serial number 700-0124. The airframe is owned by MORIARTY TRANSPORTATION LLC, a corporation based in Oklahoma City, OK, US, and is registered in the US registry. The airframe is recorded as registered to MORIARTY TRANSPORTATION LLC with the listed valuation noted in registry entries, and the current market valuation for this individual aircraft is listed at $28,345,000.

The cabin in this airframe features a flat‑floor, stand‑up configuration that is configurable up to 12 occupants, with typical executive layouts accommodating 8–10 seats. The installed avionics suite for this airframe is Garmin G5000, supporting modern flightdeck automation and situational awareness appropriate for long-range business missions. Operated from an owner location in Oklahoma City, OK, US, this airframe’s mission profile is consistent with transcontinental and point‑to‑point corporate transport, leveraging a range of 3,500 nm at a cruise of 483 kts and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft. Maintenance and operational planning for this specific airframe center on the twin Honeywell HTF7700L engines and the support infrastructure for Garmin G5000 avionics.

The airframe is an example of the Cessna Citation Longitude (Model 700) family produced by Textron Aviation Inc., positioned to deliver long‑range corporate transport with a flat‑floor cabin and a high cruise speed. Its specifications—3,500 nm range, 483 kts cruise, and up to 12 seats—address buyer demand for efficient transcontinental capability in the super‑midsize segment. Maintenance and resale considerations for this specific airframe emphasize engine support for the Honeywell HTF7700L and avionics lifecycle for the Garmin G5000, factors that influence operating cost and market value of $28,345,000.