N949SA

The airframe bearing tail number N949SA is a 1985-built Cessna 650 Citation III (serial 650-0074) manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The airframe is registered in the US and is owned by the corporate entity P & L AVIATION II INC, based in Columbus, MS, US, which appears as the current operator and registry address. The 1985 build and long on-type service life imply multiple maintenance cycles and potential avionics upgrades over the life of this specific serial. Current listing information values the airframe at $1,000,000, reflecting its vintage, configuration, and market position among mid‑size, long‑range business jets.

This individual Citation III is set up with a 12-seat cabin capacity, consistent with the model’s role as a corporate transport for short‑to‑medium international and domestic missions. Typical operator usage for an airframe of this configuration includes charter operations, owner-flown corporate travel, and positioning flights from the owner’s base in Columbus, MS, US; missions commonly exploit the model’s combination of high cruise speed and transcontinental range up to 2,345 nm. Avionics fits are not published here, but the airframe’s age suggests either legacy flight decks or aftermarket upgrades implemented during periodic maintenance. Maintenance considerations for this serial include ongoing inspections related to the TFE731 powerplants and structure, with lifecycle factors influencing utilization and resale value.

The Cessna 650 Citation III occupies a performance niche as a long‑range light-to-mid-size business jet that emphasizes high cruise speed (here 422 kts) and a high service ceiling (51,000 ft). Competing models in its era and subsequent used-market segments include other late‑model small midsize business jets offering similar range and cabin counts. For a 1985 serial such as 650-0074, buyer and charter demand is driven by acquisition price, systems modernization, and engine time; resale considerations center on engine life, avionics modernization, and overall maintenance history, which together inform the stated valuation of $1,000,000.