N138CA
Cessna 550 Citation Bravo (Bravo (550B))
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
3 Hours
Duration of Flight
1290 NM
Range
405 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2024-05-28| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-03 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-07-03 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-07-03 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-07-03 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-07-01 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-07-01 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 550 Citation Bravo (Bravo (550B))
Overview
1999 Cessna 550 (Citation Bravo), MSN 550-0900; registered to PRESIDIO CITATION BRAVO LLC (Chicago, IL). Airworthiness date 1999-12-22; certificate entry 2019-01-17; mode-S hex A0991C. Weight class 12,500–19,999 lbs; 8 seats. (Registry summaries cross-referenced from public FAA-derived records and flight records.)
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A (2887 lbf each)
- Range: 1290 nm
- Cruise: 405 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Mid-cabin club / 7–8 executive seats, forward galley, aft lavatory (typical Bravo layout) Executive leather seating, mid-cabin club configuration; exact interior spec varies by completion and owner refit. Avionics: Honeywell Primus EFIS / Primus 1000 (common Bravo fit)
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing registration N138CA is a 1999-built Cessna 550 Citation Bravo (serial 550-0900) manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). This specific airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by PRESIDIO CITATION BRAVO LLC, an LLC based in Chicago, IL, US, which serves as the operator/legal registrant. The aircraft’s equipment and logbooks reflect the typical Bravo configuration and its market valuation has been assessed at $2,200,000, indicating a mid-life business jet in operational condition. No public record of additional ownership transfers or notable registry actions beyond the listed LLC is included in the supplied data.
The cabin of N138CA follows the mid-cabin club layout typical of the Citation Bravo, accommodating 7–8 executive seats, with a forward galley and an aft lavatory as the standard Bravo interior arrangement. Avionics are fitted with a Honeywell Primus EFIS / Primus 1000 suite, a common Bravo fit that supports modern navigation and flight management tasks for business missions. With a cruise speed of 405 kts and a range of 1,290 nm, the airframe is suited to short- to medium-haul executive transport and on-demand charter operations from its Chicago base. Maintenance considerations align with the Bravo family profile, including routine inspections for twin turbofan systems and avionics lifecycle management specific to the Honeywell Primus installation.
The Cessna 550 Citation Bravo occupies the light-cabin, light-twin turbofan niche within the business jet market, offering economical operating costs and good runway performance relative to similarly sized jets. Competing models in its era include light jets from manufacturers such as Learjet and Hawker Beechcraft, with buyer demand often driven by cost-conscious owner-operators and charter companies. Resale and maintenance considerations for N138CA reflect its 1999 build year and Pratt & Whitney PW530A powerplants, factors that influence inspection intervals, parts availability, and market pricing in determining lifecycle economics.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N138CA | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 550-0900 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 1999 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 3 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 1290 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 405 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500 - 19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |