N104RP2008 Cessna Citation X

Overview

The airframe registered as N104RP is a 2008-built Cessna 750 Citation X with serial number 750-0284, currently registered in the United States. The aircraft is owned by Speedbird X LLC, an LLC based in Kalamazoo, MI, US, and operates from that locale as its documented operator/home base. Notable documentation includes standard U.S. registration and corporate ownership filings without additional publicized encumbrances.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of this airframe is outfitted in an executive configuration with a typical 8-12 place layout featuring club seating, a forward/mid galley, and aft baggage capacity suitable for corporate missions. Avionics installed are the Honeywell Primus 2000 as a typical fit, with many airframes of this serial range commonly receiving Primus Elite/display upgrades and this airframe is described with that typical equipment profile available. Operationally the Citation X is used for high-speed, long-range executive transportation; with a cruise of 525 kts and a range of 2,915 nm it is suitable for transcontinental U.S. missions and point-to-point regional international hops from its Kalamazoo base. Maintenance considerations follow the Type Certificate and operator maintenance programs for twin-engine, high-performance business jets of its era.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna 750 Citation X occupies the long-range, high-speed business jet niche within Textron Aviation’s product line, offering one of the highest certified cruise speeds and a 51,000 ft ceiling. Competitors in its vintage include other ultra-long or high-speed business jets where buyers seek speed and transcontinental capability; demand is primarily among corporate flight departments and private owners who value cruise speed and range. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2008 airframe center on engine life limits for the Allison AE 3007C1 engines, avionics upgrade status (Primus 2000 vs.