N178RH2007 Cessna Citation Sovereign

Overview

The airframe bearing registration N178RH is a 2007-built Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign with serial number 680-0178. The aircraft is owned by Nci Group Inc (a corporation based in Cary, NC, US) and is registered in the US registry. Notable registry actions: Not published.

Operations & Cabin

This specific Citation Sovereign typically features a cabin in a double-club layout configured for 8-9 passengers with a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory, matching the type’s standard interior arrangements. Avionics fit for the Sovereign series is the Honeywell Primus Epic (typical for Sovereign series), supporting advanced flight management, autopilot and situational awareness systems used for business and charter operations. With a 2,847 nm range and a high-speed cruise capability of 459 kts, the airframe is well suited to domestic transcontinental and short international missions from its owner/operator base in Cary, NC, US. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300-series engine support and Sovereign-series structural/avionics inspection cycles; specific maintenance status for this airframe is Not published.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign occupies a mid-sized super-midsize business jet niche offering a blend of transcontinental range and high cruise speed, along with access to smaller airports. Typical competitors include other super-midsize types that emphasize similar range and cabin comfort; demand is driven by corporate owners and charter operators seeking point-to-point efficiency. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the installed PW306C engines and the Honeywell Primus Epic avionics suite; both influence operating costs and marketability in the used business-jet market.