N26496
Cessna 550 Citation II (II)
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
1807 NM
Range
403 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-09-02| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-05-06 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 550 Citation II (II)
Overview
Registered in the U.S. to CYPRESS AIRCRAFT SALES LLC (Clermont, FL). Certificate issued 2022-09-27; last action 2023-09-02; registration expires 2029-09-30. Airworthiness date 1989-10-13.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 (2500 lbf each)
- Range: 1807 nm
- Cruise: 369 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
8-place executive cabin
Model & Market Context
This article covers the single airframe bearing tail number N26496, a factory-built Cessna 550 Citation II completed in 1989 with serial number 550-0607. The airframe is owned by CYPRESS AIRCRAFT SALES LLC, an LLC based in Clermont, FL, US, and is registered in the US. The aircraft’s history for this entry focuses on its build provenance and current ownership; notable registry actions are limited to its US registration and the recorded ownership by the Clermont-based LLC. Condition and valuation highlights are not published beyond the owner-declared status and the aircraft’s continued listing as an eight-place executive cabin Citation II.
The airframe is equipped with an 8-place executive cabin, configured to typical light-cabin corporate standards for the Citation II series; specific interior appointments and avionics fit for this individual ship are not published beyond the eight-seat executive layout. Operationally, the type and performance allow for medium-range corporate missions and single-leg transcontinental sectors consistent with a 1,807 nm range and cruise speeds near 369 kts, making it suitable for owner-flown or light charter use from its home region in Florida. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect standard Pratt & Whitney JT15D-4 engine servicing intervals and Citation II airframe inspections; any unique maintenance records or interior refurbishments for N26496 are not published in the provided data.
The Cessna 550 Citation II occupies the small-to-light business jet niche, offering a balance of runway performance, range, and operating economics for eight passengers. Competing models in its era include other light jets with similar capacities; buyer and charter demand historically favors well-maintained examples with complete logs. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on engine program status for the JT15D-4 units and the airframe’s logged maintenance history; specific market valuation for N26496 is not published in the supplied data.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N26496 | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 550-0607 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 1989 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 1807 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 403 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500 - 19,999 lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 43000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |