N149HC

The airframe bearing tail number N149HC is a 1999-built Cessna 550 Citation Bravo, serial 550-0898, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). Ownership is recorded to the corporation 149HC LLC, based in Bend, OR, US, and the aircraft is registered in the US. Registered to 149HC LLC in Bend, Oregon, this airframe is typically presented in line with a late-1990s Citation Bravo condition profile and carries an estimated market valuation of $1,500,000.

This specific Citation Bravo airframe is configured to carry up to eight passengers in a light business jet cabin layout typical of the model, supporting short- to mid-range corporate missions and owner-flown operations from its Bend, Oregon base. The avionics fit for this airframe aligns with the common Bravo installation of the Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, providing integrated flight management, navigation and basic situational awareness systems consistent with late-1990s avionics architecture. Typical mission profiles for N149HC would include regional hops up to its maximum unrefueled range of 1,900 nm at cruise speeds near 400 kts, with operations planned to utilize the aircraft’s 43,000 ft ceiling for favorable fuel burns and traffic separation. Maintenance considerations reflect the twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A engines’ overhaul cycles and the airframe’s age, with operator-level records and corporate ownership structure influencing scheduling and records access.

The Cessna 550 Citation Bravo sits in the light jet niche, offering a balance of runway performance, single-pilot capability and operating economics competitive with contemporaries from Learjet and Hawker’s entry-level models. With twin PW530A engines producing 2,887 lbf each, the type is sought for short- to medium-range charter and owner-operator markets where eight-seat capacity and a 1,900 nm range meet regional demand. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 1999 airframe center on avionics upgrades (notably Honeywell Primus 1000-era systems), engine lifecycle status, and the typical market valuation around $1,500,000 for comparable-condition Bravos.