Cessna (Textron Aviation) / 1992
N168ES
Cessna 550 Citation II
At a glance
Aircraft Overview
1992
Year Manufactured
N168ES
Registration Number
550-0706
Serial Number
8
Max Passengers
1900 NM
Range
403 MPH
Max Speed
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
43000 ft
Service Ceiling
12,500-19,999lbs
Aircraft Class
NEXT GENERATION AVIATION LLC
Ownership
Beloit, WI, US
Location
A10FDB
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
Oct 2, 2023
Certificate Issued
Dec 17, 2004
Airworthiness Date
Oct 31, 2030
Reg. Expiration
History
Safety Record
N168ES
None found
History
Ownership History
- NWCurrent Owner2023-10-02
NEXT GENERATION AVIATION LLC: FAA registration issued to NEXT GENERATION AVIATION LLC (Beloit, WI).
- RR2023-03-28
REGISTRATION PENDING: Registration pending entry recorded prior to reissue.
- MT2022-10-19
MEISNER AIRCRAFT INC: Listed/operated by Meisner Aircraft (Burlington / Janesville area) prior to transfer.
- JM2016-01-22
J E REAL ESTATE COMPANY LLC: Registered owner recorded in Jan 2016 (Muskegon, MI).
- JLHistorical
J E REAL ESTATE COMPANY LLC
- MIHistorical
MEISNER AIRCRAFT INC
- RPHistorical
REGISTRATION PENDING
Intelligence
AI Summary
Cessna 550 Citation II
Overview
U.S. registration valid and assigned. Certificate issued 2023-10-02; airworthiness date 2004-12-17; registration expires 2030-10-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 (2500 lbf each)
- Range: 1900 nm
- Cruise: 384 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Executive 7-passenger layout + 2 crew (belted lavatory aft; birdseye maple cabinetry) Interior completed/refurbished 2005: beige leather seating, wool carpeting, birdseye maple cabinets; crew seats recovered 2013. Avionics: Honeywell EDZ-605 EFIS (2-tube), Honeywell ED-600 MFD, Garmin 625 FMS, Honeywell Primus 650 weather radar, Collins comm/nav suite
Model & Market Context
This entry covers airframe N168ES, a Cessna 550 Citation II built in 1992 with serial number 550-0706. The airframe is manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is registered in the US. Ownership is recorded to NEXT GENERATION AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Beloit, WI, US, which is the operator/home base indicated in available records. The aircraft carries a reported market value of $819,000 and is listed with an executive interior and avionics complement consistent with continued business aviation use.
The cabin for N168ES is configured in an executive seven-passenger layout with provisions for 2 crew, and includes a belted lavatory aft and birdseye maple cabinetry as noted in the interior description. The avionics fit for this airframe includes a Honeywell EDZ-605 EFIS (2-tube) and Honeywell ED-600 MFD, supplemented by a Garmin 625 FMS, Honeywell Primus 650 weather radar, and a Collins communications/navigation suite, supporting typical business missions and regional point-to-point operations. Based from Beloit, Wisconsin under NEXT GENERATION AVIATION LLC, the aircraft’s speced range and cruise speed enable transcontinental and near-offshore missions within the light-medium business jet category. The executive finish and avionics package point toward operator emphasis on passenger comfort and avionics capability; maintenance considerations are aligned with the Pratt & Whitney JT15D series and Honeywell/Collins avionics common in legacy Citation IIs.
The Cessna 550 Citation II occupies the light-medium business jet niche, offering IFR-capable performance and relatively low operating costs for its class. With a 1,900 nm range, 384 kt cruise and a 43,000 ft ceiling, it competes with contemporary light-cabin jets while appealing to buyers seeking proven airframes and simpler systems. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe include JT15D engine support and avionics modernization potential; the reported valuation of $819,000 reflects the market for well-equipped, early-1990s Citation IIs with established owner-operator histories.