N17ZP2016 Cessna Citation Sovereign+

Tail N17ZP Overview

N17ZP is a 2016 Cessna Citation Sovereign+ (Model 680, MSN 680-0566) currently registered to Walmart Inc. The FAA record shows certificate issue 2022-12-06 and airworthiness date 2022-12-10 after a prior international registration (PR-SLE). The airframe is a Sovereign+ standard transport-category midsize business jet powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D engines.

Operations & Configuration

Configured for typical 2-crew executive operations, the aircraft is commonly outfitted with a 9-place executive cabin (double-club layout is typical for this serial range) and Cessna Clairity cabin-management options; the Sovereign+ flight deck uses the Garmin G5000 integrated avionics suite and includes autothrottle on many examples. The MSN shows standard Transport category certification; operator activity includes public photos and spotting records (photo submissions 2024-02-17 and 2025-08-19) and an operational incident on 2024-04-01 in Texas where turbulence injured passengers but no hull loss was reported.

Model Context

The Citation Sovereign+ (Model 680) is a winglet-equipped evolution of the original Sovereign offering extended range and climb performance, powered by PW306D turbofans and certified for FL450 operations. Typical performance for the Sovereign+ family: ~3,100-3,200 nm ferry/maximum range, cruise speeds in the mid-400 kt range and a 45,000 ft service ceiling; the model competes in the super-midsize market against late-model XLS+/Latitude-class operators and is favored for city-pair nonstop missions with short-field capability. N17ZP's MSN history shows Brazilian registration activity before entry on the U.S. registry and current corporate operation under Walmart Inc.