N987QS

This airframe, registered in the United States as N987QS, is a Cessna 680A Citation Latitude carrying manufacturer serial number 680A0457. The aircraft is owned by Textron Aviation Inc, a corporation based in Wichita, KS, US, which also serves as the operator/home base for this airframe. The airframe is identified as part of the fixed-wing multi-engine category and is valued at $15,400,000 in current listings for comparable examples. No notable registry actions published for this specific airframe have been provided in the available data.

The cabin on this airframe is outfitted as an executive 9–10 place flat‑floor cabin with a fully enclosed lavatory and a dedicated 127 cu ft baggage compartment, configured for business and corporate transport missions. The avionics fit for the type is typically a Garmin G5000 suite, supporting glass‑cockpit functionality and integrated flight management appropriate for long cross‑country and business shuttle missions. With a maximum cruise of 446 kts and a mission range of 2,700 nm, this aircraft is routinely employed on transcontinental and regional international routes where speed, cabin comfort and baggage volume are priorities. Maintenance planning for this specific airframe centers on its twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1 engines, airframe systems typical of the Citation Latitude family, and operator‑managed upkeep under Textron Aviation’s ownership.

The Cessna 680A Citation Latitude represented by this airframe positions itself in the mid‑size business jet market segment, offering a combination of jet cruise speed, transcontinental range and a flat‑floor executive cabin. Performance attributes — namely a 2,700 nm range, 446 kt cruise and 45,000 ft ceiling — define its operational niche for corporate flight departments and charter operators seeking long‑range flexibility with a ten‑seat executive layout. Market considerations for this airframe include lifecycle maintenance on the PW306D1 powerplants and residual value dynamics reflected in the listed $15,400,000 valuation, factors commonly reviewed by buyers and fleet operators when assessing acquisition or remarketing.