N778SC - 2016 Textron Aviation INC 680A Aircraft Registration

C680

2016 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 680A

Aircraft Description

N778SC is a 2016 Textron Aviation INC 680A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Chandelle Investment Corp in Portland, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 26, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2016. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PW306D engine producing 5907 pounds of thrust, N778SC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8852 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N778SC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N778SC was last updated on November 15, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna Citation Sovereign, a super-midsize business jet that bridged the gap between midsize and large-cabin aircraft in corporate aviation, first flew in February 2002. This low-wing twin-turbofan aircraft could accommodate up to 12 passengers in its 61.9-foot fuselage, though typically configured for eight in a double-club arrangement. With a transcontinental range of 2,847 nautical miles and exceptional short-field performance capabilities, the Citation Sovereign was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 2004 to 2021. AviatorDB tracks 4,073 Textron Aviation INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C680.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N778SC. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2016
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
680A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C680680 Citation Sovereign
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 26, 2016
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 16, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
CHANDELLE INVESTMENT CORP
Address
5441 S MACADAM AVE STE N
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
Oregon97239-6106
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PW306D
Thrust
5907 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
52504122
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8852

Additional Details

Registration
N778SC
Serial Number
680A0029
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
November 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01205014

Last Known Position

Date
July 4, 2026 (UTC 22:00:12)
Airport
Latitude
33.950349
Longitude
-117.442546

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC