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CESSNA CITATION SOVEREIGN(2009)

Specifications

Year2009
Serial Number680-0263
RegistrationN263TA
Total Hours4,856
LocationWICHITA, KANSAS
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Textron Aviation, Inc.

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AI Description

  • Model: Cessna Citation Sovereign
  • Condition: Used
  • Engine Maintenance Program: PowerAdvantage+
  • Engine 1: PW306C, 4,856 hours since new (SNEW), 6,000 hours TBO, 2,979 cycles
  • Engine 2: PW306C, 4,681 hours SNEW, 6,000 hours TBO, 2,891 cycles
  • Auxiliary Power Unit (APU): 2,432 hours, Aux Advantage maintenance program
  • Avionics: Honeywell Primus Epic system, dual navigation, communication radios, and DME, TCAS II, EGPWS, and weather radar with turbulence detection
  • Cabin: Seats nine in double club configuration, forward refreshment center with 10.4” LCD monitor, microwave, and cappuccino machine
  • Lavatory: Externally serviceable, non-belted with vanity
  • Exterior: Matterhorn white with radar blue pearl metallic and blue metallic stripes
  • Interior: Beige and brown with high-gloss wood veneer cabinetry
  • Features: Winglets, RVSM capable, ADS-B equipped, Bluetooth receiver, Airshow 4000 system, and 110 VAC outlets

About this Model

Overview

The Cessna Citation Sovereign (C680) sits in the super-midsize segment and is designed around a common owner mission: predictable U.S. transcontinental capability with good short- and mid-length runway flexibility. It combines a wide-standup-class cabin cross-section for the category with Citation-style systems philosophy that prioritizes dispatchability and manageable operating complexity.

Mission Fit

In day-to-day use, the Sovereign is typically selected for domestic nonstop legs, time-sensitive city pairs, and mixed airport access. Its performance balance is most compelling when you value consistent trip times over maximizing range or cabin volume.

Cabin

The cabin is sized for comfortable 2+ hour segments and works well for a mix of working and rest. Expect a double-club style layout on many aircraft, an enclosed aft lavatory, and a baggage solution suitable for business luggage on typical passenger counts. Noise, ride, and temperature control are generally aligned with modern Citation expectations, though actual comfort depends on interior refurbishment state and soundproofing condition.