N980JF

This entry documents airframe N980JF, a 2017-built Cessna Citation Latitude (Model 680A) with serial number 680A0104 manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna). The airframe is owned and operated by NUCOR CORP, a corporation based in Charlotte, NC, US, and is registered on the United States civil aircraft registry. Delivered new in 2017 and remaining on the US registry under corporate ownership, the airframe is maintained in line with corporate flight department standards and is valued at approximately $13,800,000 in current market estimates. Its registry status and corporate ownership indicate a primarily executive transport role with routine maintenance traces on file with US regulators.

The cabin of N980JF is fitted in a typical 9-place executive flat-floor layout (club four + two chairs and divan/forward seating) with a belted lav seat option and measures 72 in in height by 77 in in width, supporting executive transport and corporate mission profiles. Avionics are provided by the Garmin G5000 integrated flightdeck, supporting modern navigation, situational awareness, and autothrottle-managed cruise operations. With a range of 2,700 nm and cruise of 368 kts, the aircraft is typically employed on medium-haul intranational and transcontinental flights from its Charlotte, NC operator base, serving a mix of corporate personnel transport and time-sensitive cargo. Maintenance considerations reflect the twin PW306D1 engine architecture and support chains common to the Model 680A family, with parts and service routed through Textron-authorized channels and Pratt & Whitney Canada support.

The Cessna Citation Latitude (Model 680A) occupies the midsize business-jet segment offering a flat-floor, executive-configured cabin and transcontinental capability without the operating costs of larger heavy jets. Competitors include other midsize jets offering similar range and cabin comfort; the Latitude's niche emphasizes cabin cross-section and Garmin G5000 avionics integration. Buyer and charter demand typically favors corporate flight departments and charter operators seeking 8–10 passenger comfort with efficient, long-range cruise performance. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 2017 build year, established support from Textron and Pratt & Whitney Canada, and documented corporate maintenance history under NUCOR CORP.