New In The BAS Turbine Hangar for January 28th, 2026

This week in our turbine disassembly hangar, a Cessna Citation 650 takes center stage. This aircraft is loaded with high-demand components that will go on to support hundreds of other Citations across the fleet. Scroll down to see what this bird has to offer.

New Arrival in the BAS Turbine Hangar: Cessna Citation III (650)

The Cessna Citation 650, better known as the Citation III, represents a major step forward in the evolution of midsize business jets. Introduced in the late 1970s and delivered throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, the Citation III was a clean-sheet design that moved the Citation family firmly into true high-speed, long-range jet performance.

Designed to carry up to 13 passengers with a two-pilot crew, the Citation III combined a swept supercritical wing, a T-tail configuration, and twin Honeywell TFE731 turbofans. At the time of certification in 1982, it became the first U.S.-certificated aircraft to feature a supercritical wing, setting new standards for cruise efficiency and climb performance in its class.

The Model 650 also laid the groundwork for several later Citation aircraft. Its fuselage cross section and cockpit philosophy were carried forward into jets like the Citation X, Citation Excel, and Citation Sovereign, making many of its systems and components historically significant within the Citation lineup.

We will recover parts and components from EVERY system on this airplane...

• TFE731-3C-100S Engines
• 160370-200 APU
• Sperry Autopilot
• Honeywell, Collins Avionics Suite
• Bendix King ART-2000 Weather Radar Antenna
• Bendix King KTA-910 Traffic Awareness Unit
• Nitrogen Blowdown Bottle
• All Landing Gear Struts and Actuators
• 3-1418 Nose Wheel
• Main Wheel Assemblies (x4)
• Brake Assemblies
• 9914128-8 Environmental Control Unit
• 9914052-11EX Starter Generators (x2)
• 9914216-3 Alternators (x2)
• AOA Units
• Interior including 6 passenger seats, a 2 place devan, pilot/copilot seats, and toilet

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Cessna Citation III (650)

Built for speed and range, the Citation III was designed with a maximum takeoff weight of approximately 22,000 pounds and a wing area of 312 square feet. Powered by engines producing up to 4,080 pounds of thrust each, the aircraft was capable of cruise speeds approaching 470 knots and ranges well beyond 2,000 nautical miles, depending on configuration.

The aircraft also introduced advanced safety concepts for its time, including an Emergency Descent Mode tied into the autoflight system. In the event of cabin depressurization at high altitude, the system was designed to initiate a rapid, controlled descent to a safer altitude, reflecting the increasing emphasis on automation and crew support in business aviation.

Over its production life, the Citation III platform expanded into multiple variants. These included the lower-cost Citation VI and the more powerful, premium Citation VII. While a stretched transcontinental Citation IV was studied and even launched publicly, it was ultimately canceled before a prototype was completed.

Supporting the Fleet Through Quality Parts

A total of 360 Citation III, VI, and VII aircraft were delivered, and many remain active in corporate, charter, and special mission roles today. As these aircraft continue to age, reliable, traceable components are critical to keeping them flying safely and economically.

We currently have a Cessna Citation 650 in our turbine jet disassembly hangar that is being carefully documented and parted out to support the active Citation fleet. Our focus is on preserving high-value components, systems, and assemblies so operators and maintenance teams can source quality parts with confidence.

As parts become available from this aircraft, they will be cataloged and offered to customers looking to support Citation III, VI, and VII operations. If you operate or maintain one of these aircraft, this disassembly represents an important opportunity to access components from a platform that helped define modern midsize business jets.