N917TL

This entry documents the airframe bearing U.S. registration N917TL, a production example of the Cessna 560 Citation Encore+ completed in 2010 with manufacturer serial number 560-0812. The airframe is cataloged to the corporate owner COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH ENTERPRISES, based in Fort Worth, TX, US, and has remained under corporate registry rather than individual private ownership. No public record of multiple previous operators or major registry transfers is listed in the provided data, and the airframe is valued at $4,500,000 in the available summary, indicating a mature-market appraisal consistent with its model year and configuration.

The cabin of N917TL is fitted in a typical executive Encore+ layout: a forward galley/refresher, mid-cabin club seating and dual aft forward-facing seats with an enclosed lavatory; the aircraft carries seven-place executive seating commonly but remains certified for 11 occupants. The avionics suite installed is the Collins Pro Line 21 as is typical for Encore+ fitment, supporting advanced navigation and communications appropriate for regional corporate operations. Based in Fort Worth under corporate registry, the airframe is suited to business and charter missions across continental ranges up to 1,760 nm, commonly employed on domestic to near-international trips that capitalize on its cruise speed of 426 kts and high-altitude capability to 45,000 ft. Maintenance considerations reflect standard turbine twin practices for the PW535B engines and Pro Line 21 avionics supportability.

The Cessna 560 Citation Encore+ occupies the light-to-midsize business jet niche, offering higher cruise speeds and range versus older Citation variants while remaining more economical than larger midsize models. Competing types include later-model Light-to-Midsize jets with similar range and cabin layouts; buyer and charter demand tends to favor airframes with completed Pro Line 21 avionics and well-documented maintenance history. Resale considerations for 2010-built Encore+ airframes like N917TL typically hinge on engine cycles on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535B powerplants, avionics updates, and corporate maintenance pedigree reflected in the stated valuation.