N214JT

The airframe, bearing U.S. registration N214JT, is a 1982-built example of the Cessna 550 Citation II, serial number 550-0418, manufactured by Cessna. The airframe is recorded as owned by BIG RIVER AIR LLC, an LLC based in Wilmington, DE, US, and currently operated from that ownership base. The aircraft is registered in US civil registry and its recent valuation is recorded at $922,375, reflecting market position and airframe vintage. Maintenance and registry records note the aircraft’s continued use in business executive transport roles under its current owner.

The cabin of N214JT is finished in a typical eight-place executive layout with forward club seating and an aft belted lavatory, suitable for short- to medium-range corporate missions. With a cruise speed of 399 kts and a range of 1,998 nm, the aircraft’s mission profile commonly includes regional and transcontinental business travel where runway and airport flexibility are required. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 turbofan engines, operational considerations emphasize routine hot-section inspections and time-between-overhaul tracking consistent with older JT15D-equipped airframes. Based in Wilmington, DE, US under BIG RIVER AIR LLC, the aircraft is typically configured and maintained for executive transport rather than high-utilization charter fleets.

The Cessna 550 Citation II occupies a long-established light/business jet niche, offering higher-speed cruise and transcontinental capability relative to earlier Citation models while retaining relatively low operational complexity. Competing models in its era and residual market position include other light-to-midsize jets that balance cabin comfort and runway performance. Given its 1982 manufacture date and the recorded value of $922,375, buyers and operators typically weigh avionics modernization, engine maintenance status, and interior refurbishment when assessing maintenance and resale prospects. The twin JT15D-4 powerplant and 43,000 ft ceiling make this airframe attractive to private owners prioritizing short-field performance and efficient regional business travel.