N16RP

This entry covers airframe N16RP, a 1985-built Cessna S550 Citation S/II with manufacturer serial S5500047. The aircraft is registered in the US and is recorded as owned by ROSE AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Sarasota, FL, US; ownership is current as listed in civil registry records. The airframe’s operational record reflects its continued use in light business and charter roles from its Florida base, and its assessed market value stands at $1,078,429. Routine registry actions and transfers are limited in public filings, with no major airworthiness interruptions noted in the basic ownership summary.

The subject airframe configured for eight occupants serves short- to mid-range executive transport and on-demand charter missions typical of the S/II class; cabin layout usually features club seating and a small refreshment area consistent with eight-seat configurations. Avionics fits on this serial commonly reflect period-correct upgrades for IFR and regional operation, supporting cruise speeds of 403 kts and transcontinental legs up to its 1,998 nm range when mission planning from its Sarasota base. Maintenance considerations for this individual airplane align with twin JT15D-4 engine programs and older Citation S/II airframe inspections; owner ROSE AVIATION LLC would be responsible for adherence to applicable ADs and recurring checks to preserve the airframe’s current valuation.

The Cessna S550 Citation S/II occupies a niche for light business jets offering higher cruise speeds and altitudes than many light piston or turboprop types, with a service ceiling of 43,000 ft. Competing models in its era include light-cabin jets from Learjet and Beechjet families; buyers place value on proven Pratt & Whitney JT15D powerplants and lower acquisition costs reflected in the $1,078,429 valuation. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe type emphasize engine time, avionics modernization, and completion condition, factors that directly affect marketability of this specific serial, S5500047.