N885JS

This entry describes airframe N885JS, a 2013-built Cessna Citation Sovereign+ with manufacturer serial number 680-0508. The airframe is owned by Sky Crossings II LLC, a corporate owner based in Charleston, SC, US, and is registered in the US. The airframe has a documented market value of $9,950,000, and its configuration and ownership indicate operation in an executive charter or corporate transport role with typical registry actions consistent with corporate ownership transfers.

The cabin is fitted in a typical executive nine‑passenger layout with a forward galley and an aft lavatory, supporting point-to-point business missions and on-demand charter operations. Avionics are equipped with the Garmin G5000 integrated suite presented as the Cessna Intrinzic Flight Deck, providing modern glass‑cockpit automation and situational awareness tools suitable for single‑pilot or two‑pilot operational profiles common to the Sovereign+ series. Based on corporate ownership and registration in the United States, typical missions for N885JS would include transcontinental and regional high‑speed travel within the aircraft’s 3,188 nm range and cruise of 444 kts, operating from primary bases such as Charleston while accessing a mix of large and medium airports. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe center on the PW306D powerplants and the integrated Garmin G5000 avionics suite, with periodic inspections and OEM service bulletins applicable to the Sovereign+ fleet.

The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ occupies a mid‑to‑large midsize business jet niche, offering transcontinental range and a high service ceiling of 47,000 ft paired with comfortable nine‑passenger accommodations. Competing models in this performance bracket typically emphasize range, runway performance, and cabin comfort; buyers and charter operators value the Sovereign+ for its combination of speed (444 kts) and payload capability. Resale and maintenance considerations reflect the installed PW306D engines and Garmin G5000 avionics package, factors that influence lifecycle operating costs and market demand for a 2013 airframe like N885JS.