N95TE

The airframe bearing tail number N95TE is a 2004-built Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign with manufacturer serial 680-0021. It is recorded as registered in the United States to TEC EQUIPMENT INC, a Portland, Oregon–based corporation; this represents the primary documented ownership and operator association for the airframe. The airframe retains its original production-era configuration and typical equipment baseline for early Sovereign examples, and current market valuation is assessed at $6,400,000, reflective of its age and installed systems. Registry status and operator domicile in Portland, OR, indicate typical U.S.-based operations and maintenance oversight.

The cabin on this Sovereign is operator‑specific but is described as typically fitted with 8–10 executive seats in a common double‑club layout; the document notes the configuration is operator‑specific with typical executive appointments. Avionics baseline for original Sovereign deliveries was the Honeywell Primus Epic suite, and this airframe would commonly retain that fitment while some Sovereigns have been retrofitted with alternatives such as Garmin G5000. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include medium‑range executive transport and charter operations within North America, leveraging the Sovereign’s transcontinental range and high‑speed cruise. Maintenance considerations follow the twin PW306C engine maintenance track and standard Citation Sovereign airframe schedules; ownership by a corporate operator in Portland implies maintenance and inspections are likely conducted under U.S. registry requirements.

The Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign occupies the midsize business jet niche, offering transcontinental range near 2,847 nm, higher cruise speed around 460 kts, and a service ceiling of 47,000 ft, positioning it between light and large-cabin types. Competing models in the period and secondary market include aircraft such as the Bombardier Challenger 300/350 and Embraer Legacy/Lineage family in various configurations. Demand in the used market is driven by buyers seeking a balance of runway performance, cabin comfort, and operating economics; resale considerations for a 2004 Sovereign like N95TE include avionics modernization (Garmin G5000 retrofits are common), engine cycles on PW306C powerplants, and overall interior refurbishment status.