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N98XS1995 CESSNA 650

N98XS is a 1995 Cessna 650, serial 650-7058, registered to MERLIN ONE AIRCRAFT LLC, an llc in San Antonio, TX, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 21 Sep 2023, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 30 Sep 2030. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and 1 service difficulty report.

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$2,137,286

Valued 29 Aug 2026

Registration: N98XS
Aircraft: 650; CESSNA
Serial Number: 650-7058

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Total Hours

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Total Cycles

1995

Year

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Registration record

N98XS as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 7 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model: 650
Serial number: 650-7058
Year manufactured: 1995
Airframe type: Fixed wing multi engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 12
Weight class: 12,500 – 19,999 lb

Powerplant

Engines: 2
Manufacturer: GARRETT
Model: TFE731 SERIES
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 3,500 lbf each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 20 Dec 1995
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Transport

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 21 Sep 2023
Last FAA action: 22 May 2024
Expires: 30 Sep 2030
FAA region: Southwestern
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00795631

Registered owner

Name: MERLIN ONE AIRCRAFT LLC
Registrant type: LLC
Based: SAN ANTONIO, TX, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): ADAAE9
ICAO 24-bit: adaae9
Octal: 53325351
Decimal: 11381481

Estimated value

$2,137,286

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Market presence

Not currently listed

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What kind of aircraft is N98XS?

N98XS is a 1995 Cessna 650, serial 650-7058. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 12, it is powered by 2 Garrett TFE731 SERIES engines.

Who is N98XS registered to?

The FAA registry lists MERLIN ONE AIRCRAFT LLC, an llc in San Antonio, TX, US, as the registrant of N98XS.

Is N98XS still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 21 Sep 2023 and expires on 30 Sep 2030.

Has N98XS been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N98XS. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N98XS have service difficulty reports?

1 service difficulty report have been filed against N98XS with the FAA.

Who operates N98XS for charter?

N98XS is listed on 1 Part 135 certificate: CHOICE AVIATION, LLC.

Is N98XS for sale?

N98XS is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

What is N98XS worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N98XS at $2,137,286 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N98XS changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N98XS.

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