N96PL

This airframe, registered as N96PL, is a production Cessna Citation Latitude (680A) with manufacturer serial number 680A0451 built by Textron Aviation Inc. The airframe is owned by TEXTRON AVIATION INC and is registered in the US with an operator/home base recorded as Wichita, KS, US. Notable registry action: Garmin G5000 avionics upgrades were certified on September 24, 2025. Current assessed market value for the airframe is $19,000,000, reflecting its configuration and certified avionics state.

The aircraft features a flat-floor executive cabin typically arranged in an 8–10 passenger executive layout with an enclosed lavatory and internal baggage space of approximately 127 cu ft, supporting typical business and charter missions over transcontinental distances. Avionics are fitted with the Garmin G5000 suite, with upgrades to that system certified September 24, 2025, enhancing situational awareness and flight-deck automation for crewed operations. As a factory-owned airframe operated from Wichita, KS, the aircraft is configured for corporate transport and on-demand charter roles, with performance and cabin amenities that support point-to-point missions up to its published range. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe align with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D engine support and Garmin G5000 avionics lifecycle management.

The Cessna Citation Latitude (680A) occupies the midsize business turbofan category, offering a balance of range, speed, and cabin comfort. With a cruise of 446 kts and a 2,700 nm range, it competes against other midsize jets in charter and corporate fleets seeking flat-floor cabins and single-class executive layouts. Demand is sustained by operators valuing executive comfort and lower trip costs relative to larger long-range types. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on engine support for PW306D powerplants and the appeal added by a certified Garmin G5000 avionics fit, factors that influence lifecycle value and marketability.