N98XS

This airframe, registered as N98XS, is a 1995-built example of the Cessna 650 series, serial number 650-7058, manufactured by the Cessna Aircraft Company. It is owned by MERLIN ONE AIRCRAFT LLC, a limited liability company based in San Antonio, TX, US, and is registered in the United States. The airframe is noted in registry records as being in corporate executive configuration and carries an estimated market value of $964,000, reflecting its age, model lineage, and outfitted condition. The aircraft’s registration and corporate ownership have been maintained under the single LLC listing in public records.

The cabin of N98XS is configured for 12 passengers in an executive layout, indicative of a corporate shuttle or charter role rather than high-density transport. Typical mission profiles for this airframe, given its range of 2,038 nm and cruise speed of 423 kts, include transcontinental and regional business flights with the ability to operate at high cruise altitudes up to 51,000 ft for favorable winds and traffic flow. Avionics fit and specific interior amenities are Not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations for this airframe would follow standard practices for the TFE731-powered Citation 650 series, with attention to engine time, accessory life limits, and interior refurbishment given its 1995 build year. The operator base is San Antonio, TX, reflecting the owner’s listed location.

The Cessna 650 (Citation III/VI/VII family) occupies a mid-to-large cabin business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability with twin TFE731 powerplants. Competing models in this performance and era include other late-1980s to mid-1990s super-midsize and large-cabin jets; buyers often prioritize range, cruise speed, and cabin comfort. For a 1995 airframe like 650-7058, resale and maintenance considerations center on engine cycles, avionics upgrades, and interior condition, which heavily influence the current valuation of $964,000.