N217SA

This article covers the specific airframe bearing tail number N217SA, a Cessna 550 Citation II built in 2000 with manufacturer's serial 550-0217. The airframe is listed as owned by the corporation MT Fluggesellschaft and carries United States registration; acquisition and prior ownership history are not published. There are no publicly reported notable registry actions or incident records in the supplied data. Condition and valuation details for this particular airframe are not published.

The airframe is configured in a typical executive club layout accommodating 7–8 passengers, although the exact cabin fit is operator-dependent for N217SA. In common operation this Cessna 550 Citation II airframe is suited to short- to medium-haul executive transport and charter missions consistent with its near‑2,000 nm range and high‑speed cruise capability. The aircraft operates with twin JT15D turbofan engines that support quick climb performance to its service ceiling of 43,000 ft, favoring business schedules that require fast point‑to‑point routing and access to smaller airports. Specific onboard amenities, detailed avionics fit, and maintenance status for this serial are not published, and such features typically reflect the operator’s outfitting decisions and maintenance program.

The Cessna 550 Citation II occupies a light business jet niche emphasizing efficient cruise speeds (around 399 kts) and useful range for domestic and regional missions up to roughly 1,998 nm. Its competitors historically include light-cabin jets from manufacturers offering similar passenger counts and stage lengths; buyers and charter operators value the type for proven reliability and relatively straightforward maintenance compared with newer, more complex platforms. For resale and operational planning of this specific airframe, considerations center on engine cycle status, interior condition, and avionics modernization—data points which are operator-dependent and not published for N217SA.