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N91KK is seen here departing Jackson County Airport in Jackson Michigan, following the 3M Performance 400, and headed to Statesville, North Carolina.

Kasey Kahne flies in this 1991 Cessna Citation III 650. According to FAA records, the plane is owned by KK9 LLC, a North Carolina business entity headed by Kahne, located at 296 Cayuga Drive, Mooresville, North Carolina.

A Citation III is a mid-size jet that is big enough to be comfortable on long flights, yet small enough to fast and fuel efficient. Its size also allows Kasey to fly into smaller, more remote airfields than many larger jets are able to.

This aircraft can seat up to eleven passengers, plus a crew of two in high density configuration. However a typical corporate seating configuration would provide comfortable seating for six in a club setting with opposing seats.

It cruises at 544 mph, and has a range of up to 2,345 miles depending on weather conditions, altitude and payload.

N91KK is powered by a pair of Garrett TFE 731 SER turbofan jet engines which produce 3700 lbs. of thrust each. These engines are known for reliability, noise abatement and excellent fuel economy. The engines were originally produced by Garrett – now a division of Honeywell.

These high performance engines have allowed the Citation 650 to become an industry leader in aircraft performance. This jet excels both in cruise speed, efficiency, and rate of climb to cruising altitude.

It has a maximum operating ceiling of 51,000 feet, allowing Kahne and his pilot to fly over clouds and weather to get to their destination on time – which is important when you’re on a tight schedule or deadline.

A 1991 Cessna Citation III like this one typically sells for around $4 million, depending on the number of hours on the jet, its cabin amenities, and whether or not it is due any major service.

If you want to fly in a Citation III you can charter one at NetJets or Blue Sky Jets.

Aircraft Details

Serial Number: 650-0193

Manufacturer: Cessna

Model: Citation III 650

MFR Year: 1991

Model S Code: 53112475

Registered Owner: KK9 LLC

Address: 296 Cayuga Drive

City / State: Mooresville, North Carolina

Photo courtesy Woody Harrington.

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Mark Martin’s Cessna CJ2+ 525 Private Jet.

This Cessna Citation was piloted by Mark Martin for a while. Now the registration shows it has gone back to Cessna.

Martin has been spotted in an Eclipse 500 very light jet.

The Cessna Citation CJ2+ 525 is a small business-class jet that typically seats 6 passengers. This jet is popular among fractional owners and jet charter firms.

This plane typically sells for around $2,500,000. The Citation is a favorite among aircraft fractional owners and jet cards.

4 club seats face each other in the center of this airplane, with a side seating sofa near the front of the plane just behind the cockpit.

It has a maximum cruise speed of 418 knots, and a maximum airspeed of 481 mph. That is 40 percent faster than a King Air B200 for about the same price. and is certified to fly at a maximum ceiling of 45,000 feet, which allows this plane to fly above inclement weather.

The takeoff distance is 3,360 ft and landing distance is 2,980, making this plane extremely versatile, and capable of landing at many smaller airports, reducing commuting time.

The airplane has a wingspan of 49′ 10″. Overall height is 14′, and length is 47′ 8″.

The maximum takeoff weight of this jet is 12,500 pounds. However, typical basic operating weight is 7,925 pounds.

The Citation can be flown by a single pilot, making it popular among private pilots who fly their own planes.

Photo courtesy John Meneely as the aircraft sits at Phoenix Goodyear Airport in Arizona.