N986QS

This airframe, registration N986QS, is a Cessna 680A Citation Latitude with manufacturer serial number 680A0456. The aircraft is owned by TEXTRON AVIATION INC, a corporation located in Wichita, KS, US, and is maintained on the manufacturer’s U.S. registry. Operated and retained by the manufacturer’s corporate entity, the airframe reflects manufacturer ownership rather than third‑party private or charter operators. Current public valuation for the airframe is listed at $15,400,000, with its registry held in the United States and home basing consistent with the owner’s Wichita location.

The aircraft is fitted with an executive flat‑floor cabin configurable by the manufacturer to a typical 8–10 passenger executive layout; this airframe is noted with a 10‑seat configuration in its specification set. The avionics suite for this specific airframe is the Garmin G5000, supporting advanced flight management, touchscreen controllers and integrated sensor displays suited to business‑jet operations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include medium‑range corporate travel and charter missions across continental and transcontinental sectors within the aircraft’s 2,700 nm range and high‑altitude cruising capability to 45,000 ft. As a manufacturer‑owned example, maintenance and support are likely managed through factory channels with emphasis on keeping the airframe in a serviceable condition for demonstrator, test, or ferry operations.

The Cessna 680A Citation Latitude occupies the midsize business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability with a high‑speed cruise of 446 kts and a flat‑floor executive cabin. Competing models in this segment typically include other midsize jets offering similar range and comfort; buyer and charter demand favors proven support networks and modern avionics such as the Garmin G5000. From a market and resale perspective, manufacturer ownership (as with TEXTRON AVIATION INC) can simplify maintenance history verification but may position the airframe differently in the secondary market compared with long‑term corporate or fractional operator‑owned examples.