N945SK

The airframe bearing registration N945SK is a Cessna 650 Citation III built in 1982 with manufacturer serial number 650-0001. The aircraft is on the U.S. register and is recorded as the manufacturer's first production Citation III airframe, a notable construction milestone for the model line. As of the latest registry information the aircraft is owned by the corporate entity JOG001 INC, headquartered in Lewes, DE, US, which serves as its principal operator and home base for maintenance and flight operations. FAA records list the airframe with a 12-seat configuration, a detail often cited in valuation and operational summaries.

The cabin for this airframe is configured in a typical executive layout capable of accommodating between eight and twelve passengers, with the FAA record specifically listing 12 seats. Operated from Lewes, DE, the aircraft's mission profile is consistent with long-range business and corporate transport, exploiting its 2,350 nm range and high-speed cruise of 473 kts for transcontinental U.S. sectors and regional international hops. While the exact avionics fit for N945SK is not detailed in the provided data, Citation IIIs of this vintage commonly receive avionics upgrades during ownership transfers; maintenance considerations emphasize hot-section inspections for the Garrett TFE731 engines and structure checks consistent with an early-production airframe. Corporate ownership by JOG001 INC suggests operations under Part 91 or corporate charter paradigms with line maintenance based at the owner’s Delaware facility.

The Cessna 650 Citation III occupies the high‑performance midsize business jet niche within the Citation family, offering long range and high cruise speed relative to earlier light-citation models. With twin Garrett TFE731 engines producing 3,650 lbf each and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft, the type competes with contemporaries such as early models of the Gulfstream G100/AST and Bombardier Challenger variants for owner/operators seeking transcontinental capability at high cruise speeds. For this particular airframe—serial 650-0001—buyers and appraisers weigh its historical significance, upgrade history, and maintenance status heavily when assessing resale value and continued airworthiness, as early production examples may attract both collector interest and stricter inspection regimes.