N980JS

The airframe N980JS is a Cessna 750 Citation X built in 2001 with serial number 750-0163. It is registered in the United States and owned by FE X 163 LLC, an LLC based in Kinston, NC, US. The aircraft is recorded with a factory two‑engine configuration and an executive cabin arranged for 12 seats; the registration shows the aircraft configured with 12 seats. No public record of recent major ownership transfers is provided beyond the listed LLC registration. Condition and valuation details for this specific airframe are not published in the supplied data.

The registered cabin for N980JS follows an executive 8–12 place typical layout and is documented with 12 seats, supporting point‑to‑point transcontinental and international business missions within its 3,140 nm range. Cockpit avionics for earlier Citation X examples typically include the Honeywell Primus 2000, which is consistent with the model era for this airframe; this fit influences pilot training and avionics maintenance planning. Operated from an owner address in Kinston, NC, US, the aircraft’s performance—high cruise speed and 51,000 ft ceiling—suits high‑speed, long‑range business travel. Routine maintenance considerations include Rolls‑Royce AE 3007C engine support and calendar/flight‑hour–based checks typical for late‑model Citation X airframes.

The Cessna 750 Citation X occupies a high‑speed, long‑range super‑mid/business jet niche, notable for one of the highest cruise speeds in its class at 528 kts and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft. Competitors historically include other long‑range business jets offering similar transcontinental capability; buyer and charter demand often centers on speed and operating economics. Maintenance and resale considerations for this 2001 airframe hinge on engine shop visit history for the AE 3007C pair, avionics vintage such as the Honeywell Primus 2000, and completion/configuration levels reflected by its 12‑seat executive layout.