N176KL

The airframe bearing tail number N176KL is a 1998-built Cessna 550 Citation Bravo with serial number 550-0846. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by Yonderbyrd LLC, an LLC based in Hickory, NC, US, which serves as its operator/home base. Registered in the US under corporate ownership, the airframe presents as a mature late-1990s Bravo example with typical systems for the model year and a market valuation recorded at $1,749,307. No further notable registry actions beyond corporate registration and standard ownership are published for this specific airframe.

This airframe is fitted in the typical Bravo executive configuration offering an executive 6–7 passenger layout with an aft belted lavatory and a small refreshment center, consistent with factory/commonly outfitted cabins for the type. Avionics for this aircraft follow the standard Bravo fitment with a Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS installation, supporting the navigation and flight management capabilities expected for regional business missions. Operationally the aircraft’s combination of 1,500 nm range and 395 kts cruise speed positions it for short to medium-haul corporate transportation, air taxi and owner-flown missions out of its Hickory, North Carolina base. Maintenance considerations are typical of late-1990s Citation Bravos, with attention to aging airframe and avionics upgrades if the owner elects modernization beyond the installed Primus 1000 suite.

The Cessna 550 Citation Bravo occupies the light corporate jet niche characterized by efficient short-to-medium range performance and economical operating costs relative to larger business jets. Competing models in its era and market segment include early-model Learjet 31/35 variants and small Falcons or Hawkers in used markets; buyer and charter demand tends to favor examples with refreshed avionics and well-documented maintenance. Given the twin PW530A engines and a 45,000 ft service ceiling, the Bravo remains a credible performer for regional missions, while resale and operating economics are strongly influenced by overall maintenance status, engine program status and any avionics modernization beyond the typical Primus 1000 fit.