N973QS

The airframe bearing tail number N973QS is a 2025-built Cessna 680A Citation Latitude with serial number 680A0428, manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc.. The airframe is registered in the United States and is registered to NORMANSTONE AVA LLC (an LLC), reflecting the current ownership on record. No additional operator or home base details are published in the supplied data; the airframe carries a market valuation of $19,500,000. Registry entries are limited to the provided US registration and ownership record, with no further notable registry actions or incident history supplied.

The on-board cabin for this specific airframe follows the typical nine–ten passenger executive layout with a forward galley, an enclosed lavatory, and a flat floor, and includes a baggage hold of approximately 127 cubic feet. The integrated flight deck is equipped with a Garmin G5000 avionics suite, supporting modern navigation, flight management and display capabilities suitable for corporate operations. With a 2,700 nm range and a 440-knot cruise speed, the aircraft is typically employed on short to mid-range corporate missions, regional shuttle services, and private transport flights within continental ranges; the 45,000 ft ceiling supports efficient high-altitude cruise profiles. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with PW306D1 engine programs and Garmin avionics support; no specific maintenance history for N973QS is provided.

The Cessna 680A Citation Latitude occupies the mid-size business jet niche, offering cabin comfort for up to ten passengers with trans-regional range and efficient cruise performance. It competes with similar class models in charter and owner-operator markets where buyers seek a balance of cabin volume, range and operating economics. Resale and maintenance considerations hinge on engine program status for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1 units and avionics lifecycle for the Garmin G5000 suite; the stated valuation of $19,500,000 positions this 2025 airframe competitively within the late-new and near-new secondary market.