The new winglets add a total of nine feet to the sovereign s wingspan, and cessna engineers took advantage of the extra length to move the wing tanks out one more bay toward the tips. The efis system on the citation sovereign presents to the pilots all the essential information required for flight. Fans of the new york times bestselling wings of shelve deserter. Winglets for the citation x, is collaborating with the cessna service center network to offer the winglets for retrofit on the. Atlas active winglets tamarack aerospace group, inc. Stepping up to the sovereigns 3,000mile range allows flight from the east coast to west coast against nearly any headwind, or new york to london with a light push. Cessnas latest incarnation of its midsize sovereign fits advanced technology and improved interior. Clifford development is currently certifying williams fj443 engines for the cessna citation ii. Winglet technology flies first cessna citation sovereign with. The citation sovereign transitional winglets are constructed with graphiteepoxy composite materials, polished aluminum leading edges, led exterior lights. The stc award for winglet technology s new transitional winglets on the cessna citation sovereign was the culmination of a fouryear development and certification program. The cessna citation x 2 is an american longrange mediumsized business jet aircraft. In support of the certification process, we installed the wing reinforcement on the sovereign aircraft along with the winglet attach structure and transitional winglets.
Fans of the new york times bestselling wings of fire series wont want to miss this allnew story set in the dangerous world of. Cessnas latest incarnation of its midsize citation sovereign series fits advanced technology and improved interior design into a fuselage tube cross section introduced by the citation iii back in 1979. Aircraft bluebook business jet cessna cessna citation. One of the sovereigns strengths has always been the ability to stretch leg lengths considerably over lighter jets, while preserving excellent shortfield performance. Rangeenhancing winglets combined with powerful engines allow the cessna citation sovereign aircraft to land at smaller airports, reducing travel time and landing you closer to your destination. This offering will provide a very attractive, capable and technologlically current aircraft at a highly competitive price point. Tamarack adding citation 560xl series to winglet applications. Winglet technology offers winglets for citation sovereign. Cessnas latest incarnation of its midsize citation sovereign series fits. Click alert me to be alerted by email when new aircraft are added matching the search criteria below. The citation sovereign is already a solid aircraft with known reliability. Citation sovereign specifications, cabin dimensions, speed. Most of our citation sovereign aircraft for sale listings include aircraft serial number, images, aircraft specifications and aircraft price.
Spring 2017 citation sovereign winglet installation. Book a trip or reserve a citation sovereign jet charter with apollo jets today. Cessna rolls out first new citation sovereign corporate. Citation cj plus the jetav blog by john hall premier. West star aviation installs winglet technology transitional winglets.
Wichitabased winglet technology this week announced it has flown the first cessna citation sovereign using the companys elliptical winglets. A pressurized cabin accommodates a crew of two plus eight to twelve passengers nine is standard. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading deserter wings of fire. At the time, it was a revolutionary jet that was made possible by new. A major makeover renders a popular midsize jet even more appealing the emperor has new clothes. The midsize, pw306cpowered cessna citation sovereign is a transcontinental aircraft with maximum range of 2,842nm. Sutherland born july 31, 1978 in caracas, venezuela is a venezuelanamerican childrens book author who has also written under the pen name heather williams. Navigation, communication, and the condition of the air craft are all monitored and displayed on the four display units. The transitional winglet upgrade will provide sovereign owners and operators with greater.
The newest citation will have a range of 3,000 nm 3,452 statute miles. It is currently the second largest member of the citation product. Cessnas latest incarnation of its midsize sovereign fits advanced technology and improved interior design into a fuselage tube cross section introduced by the citation iii back in 1979. The sovereign will enjoy good field performance, being able to operate from 1220m 4000ft runways at max takeoff weight. Citation latitude vs citation sovereign vs hawker 850xp avbuyer. Cessna has been a leader in the design and manufacture of general aviation and business.
The citation excel fuselage was stretched and joined with an allnew, larger wing. Citation cj plus the jetav blog by john hall premier jet. There are 8 new or used citation sovereign on the aircraft exchange. Two peculiarities that come to distinguish this model are the winglets and the. Announced at the 1998 nbaa convention, it made its maiden flight in february 2002, certification was awarded on june 2, 2004, and deliveries began in late september. We are pleased to launch this effort to reengine the citation sii working in collaboration. Learn about the lineage of the sovereign, the impressive performance, and different configurations. The transitional winglet provides significant performance improvements for the citation sovereign, including increased speed at higher altitudes, improved takeoff performance, reduced timetoclimb, and increased range and payload. Cessnas line of citation jets, caravan turboprops and classic pistons dominate the sky. Apollo jets offers citation sovereign jet aircraft charters from our fleet. Experience one of the best midsize private jets on the market. Aircraft blue book values for both hawker 800 series and falcon 2000. Oct 22, 20 winglet technology offers winglets for citation sovereign. The cessna citation sovereign is designed to provide superior overall performance while surrounding its passengers in extraordinary comfort.
Oct 10, 2017 tamarack aerospace booth n936 is increasing its cessna citation offerings, adding the 560xl series to its list of atlas active winglets applications, the company announced october 10. Winglet technology, llc and cessna aircraft company are collaborating to upgrade the cessna citation sovereign business jet with. The citation sovereign transitional winglets are constructed with graphiteepoxy composite materials, polished aluminum. Mar 08, 20 cessna rolls out new citation sovereign. The mildly swept wing is an all new, supercritical design, based on cessnas experience with the citation iiivii, v and x. The cessna citation sovereign, however, is an airplane that can meet the needs of most of your dream trips.
Cessna has been a leader in the design and manufacture of general aviation and business airplanes for over eight decades. It is currently the second largest member of the citation product line in terms of takeoff weight, with only the citation x having roughly 6000 lbs greater takeoff weight. Aircraft owners having aircraft with such stc modifications installed that are not approved by the oem may find limited service, or no service availability through the oems service providers to that portion of the aircraft modified. The midsize, pw306cpowered cessna citation sovereign is a transcontinental aircraft with. Cessna citation sovereign midsize private jet netjets. Oct 22, 20 winglet technology and the cessna service center network announced plans to upgrade existing cessna citation sovereign business jets with elliptical winglets this week at the 20 nbaa convention. Apr 15, 2015 the midsize, pw306cpowered cessna citation sovereign is a transcontinental aircraft with maximum range of 2,842nm. Sutherland, author of the bestselling currently reading. During this process, we installed the wing reinforcement, the winglet attach structure and the transitional winglets. It has excellent shortfield performance and nearly coasttocoast range, making it a goto for all types of travel.
Premier jets citation cj plus will include tamarack active winglets, an all new garmin g cockpit upgrade with waas, plus new paint and interior. Each story is available exclusively in e book and is the perfect read for wings of fire fans who just cant wait for the next book in the series. Charter a citation sovereign our private jet charter. West star aviation has completed an installation of winglet technology transitional winglets on a cessna citation 680 sovereign aircraft at its grand junction, co, facility. In these brand new short stories, fans will meet old friends and new ones, uncover shocking secrets, and learn more about the terrible challenges that will test all dragonkind. Description the cessna citation sovereign cessna model 680 sovereign is an american midsize business jet developed by cessna. West star aviation has completed an installation of winglet technology transitional winglets on a cessna citation 680 sovereign aircraft at its. You can also complete shorter missions with greater payload and fuel reserves. Duncan aviation, along with winglet technology, llc, recently collaborated on the installation of winglet technologys transitional winglet design for the cessna citation sovereign aircraft. The transitional winglets were designed to provide citation sovereign owners increased aerodynamic performance across a broad range of mach numbers and operating conditions. The winglet attachment to the wing is interchangeable. The citation service centers will offer the same display upgrade for. She shares another pen name, erin hunter, with writers kate cary and cherith baldry when they collaborate with editor victoria holmes on the. Two peculiarities that come to distinguish this model are the winglets and the two engines.
It has excellent shortfield performance and nearly coasttocoast. Books update us inairvation distributor new satellite shop managers avionics service now in san. The cessna citation sovereign model 680 is an american 3,200 nmi 5,900 km range business jet developed by cessna, part of the cessna citation family. Another feature is trailing link main undercarriage. The citation x is powered by two turbofan engines and is built by the cessna aircraft company in wichita, kansas. Get the visionary midsize jet for visionary travellers. From learning to fly to flying your business, youll find your aircraft solution. For much of 2016 we have been collaborating with winglet technology, llc on an stc supplemental type certificate to certify their transitional winglet design for the citation sovereign aircraft. This offering will provide a very attractive, capable. Learn about the lineage of the sovereign, the impressive performance, and. Wing structural reinforcement is limited to the outer portion. Duncan aviation, along with winglet technology, llc, recently collaborated on the installation of winglet technologys transitional winglet design for. Tamarack aerospace booth n936 is increasing its cessna citation offerings, adding the 560xl series to its list of atlas active winglets applications, the company announced october 10. Cessna citation x project gutenberg selfpublishing.
Winglets duncan download shares the knowledge and experience of. The fastest civilian airplane now climbs higher and faster with graceful new winglets. Atlas active winglets from tamarack aerospace, provide 3 to 4 times the efficiency of traditional passive winglets, at a fraction of the cost with a simple retrofit no wing reinforcement required. Winglet technology rolls out sovereign retrofit business. Clifford development launches citation 550 reengine.
But the performance gains that come with this upgrade are impressive. Winglets have also been added, contributing to increased range and. Cessnas new sovereign makes first production flight. The transitional winglet provides significant performance improvements for the citation sovereign, including increased speed at higher altitudes, improved takeoff performance, reduced timetoclimb. Atlas active winglets from tamarack aerospace, provide 3 to 4 times the efficiency of traditional passive winglets, at a fraction of the cost with a simple retrofit no wing reinforcement.
The dus have integral symbol generators and cooling fans, and are interchangeable. Discussion of topics related to corporate aviation throughout the world. The performance gains of transitional winglets october 2017. Citation sovereign news winglet technology receives faa approval of citation sovereign transitional winglet stc fms performance update october 2019 wichita, kansas based winglet technology. Pdf a major makeover renders a popular midsize jet even more appealing. Get the visionary midsize jet for visionary travelers. How will it compare against its citation sovereign stablemate and the older hawker 850xp. At the time, it was a revolutionary jet that was made possible by new 1,900poundthrust williams fj441a turbofan engines and a new laminarflow wing perfected by cessna. It features garmin g5000 avionics and a new cabin management system. Citation sovereign winglet installation duncan aviation. Cessna rolls out new citation sovereign australian aviation.
Winglets book series 4 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. Stc modifications that are not issued or engineered by the manufacturer oem may not be supported by the oem. Tamarack active winglets certified for citation 525 series. Uncovering the magic of the cessna citation sovereign. Winglet technology flies first cessna citation sovereign. Sovereign and hawker 850xp courtesy of upcast jetbook.
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