N12549

This entry covers airframe N12549, a Cessna 550 Citation II built in 1984 with serial number 550-0501. The airframe has been operated by and is listed to the United States - US Customs Service, a government operator based in the United States. Registry and broker notes for this airframe have highlighted a non-RVSM configuration and a mission/observation interior fit in historical listings. Valuation and condition notes in listings place the airframe at approximately $299,000, reflecting its specific equipment state and role history.

The cabin for N12549 is recorded in listings as a 4-place club arrangement tailored for mission/observation use rather than a standard transport layout. Avionics noted in historical broker information include a Garmin 530 complemented by Collins radios and a Bendix/King MFD; listings also specifically note a non-RVSM configuration. Typical operations described in the aircraft’s paperwork emphasize short-to-medium range missions consistent with its 1,998 nm range and observation role under the United States - US Customs Service operator. Maintenance considerations in broker notes reflect its governmental mission fit and the avionics/airworthiness state that affect ferry or resale preparations.

This airframe belongs to the Cessna 550 Citation II family, with performance data for N12549 indicating a 369 kts cruise and a 43,000 ft service ceiling. Market and resale considerations for this specific airframe are shaped by its mission-modified cabin, historical avionics suite, and non-RVSM status, all of which influence buyer interest and required modifications for civil or commercial reuse. The listed valuation of $299,000 should be interpreted in light of the aircraft’s government service history and the cost of any upgrades to avionics or RVSM compliance.