N1163M

This airframe, registered N1163M, is a 1988-built Cessna 550 Citation II with serial number 550-0568 manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). It is registered in the United States and is registered to NEW WORLD AVIATION LLC, a corporation based in Edinburg, TX, US, which serves as the current owner and operator. The airframe is categorized as a fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft and its recorded market valuation is $800,000, reflecting age, configuration, and market conditions for late-1980s light jets. Administrative registry entries and ownership status are current to the provided dataset.

The cabin of this Cessna 550 Citation II airframe accommodates 8 seats in a typical light-jet executive configuration suited to short- to medium-haul missions. Operated from its owner’s base in Edinburg, TX, US, typical missions for this airframe would include regional business travel and on-demand charter sectors up to its maximum ferry range of 1,998 nm at cruising speeds near 403 kts. Avionics fit and specific interior appointments are not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations for this airframe include aging-system inspections and engine-specific programs tied to the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 powerplants. The aircraft’s registry and valuation suggest continued utility in owner-operated or light charter roles.

The Cessna 550 Citation II family occupies the light-cabin business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability for its era with a service ceiling of 43,000 ft and typical cruise performance around 403 kts. Competitive models historically include other late-1980s light jets, and resale value for a 1988 airframe like N1163M is reflected in the $800,000 valuation, which buyers and operators weigh against maintenance status and avionics upgrades. For prospective purchasers or brokers, considerations include engine-time remaining on the JT15D-4 units, inspection-compliance history, and the aircraft’s suitability for continued owner-operation out of Edinburg, TX, US.