N285MC
Cessna S550 Citation II (S/II)
Cessna
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
1998 NM
Range
403 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-03-24| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-22 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-22 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna S550 Citation II (S/II)
Overview
U.S. standard certificate; registered to CYPRESS AVIATION LLC (Lyon, MS). Certificate issued 2011-10-27; registration next expires 2027-10-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 (2500 lbf each)
- Range: 1998 nm
- Cruise: 403 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Model & Market Context
This article covers the specific airframe bearing tail number N285MC, a 1986-built Cessna S550 Citation II with serial number S550-0102. The airframe is recorded as owned by CYPRESS AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Lyon, MS, US, and is registered in the US. The airframe’s registry and ownership listings reflect commercial private ownership centered at the operator’s base in Lyon, MS, US, with no publicly detailed alterations to its original configuration noted in the provided data. Condition and valuation details are not published in the available dataset.
The airframe is configured to seat 8 occupants, indicating a typical executive-cabin layout optimized for small-group business or personal transport. With a cruise speed of 403 kts and a range of 1,998 nm, operations for this airframe commonly encompass medium to long domestic missions from its home base in Lyon, MS, US. Specific cabin furnishings, avionics fit, and interior refurbishment history are not published in the supplied data; routine operation and maintenance considerations for this registered airframe are handled under the proprietor CYPRESS AVIATION LLC’s oversight. The twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 powerplants, each rated at 2,500 lbf, support the aircraft’s cruise and ceiling performance for typical owner/operator missions.
This airframe is a member of the Cessna S550 Citation II family, identified here by model Cessna S550 Citation II and serial S550-0102, built in 1986 by Cessna. The provided performance figures—403 kts cruise, 1,998 nm range, and 43,000 ft ceiling—define its operational envelope as recorded for this specific airframe. Ownership by CYPRESS AVIATION LLC and US registry are noted market-relevant facts for prospective operators or analysts reviewing title and home-base considerations. No resale history, market valuation, or comparative model data are published within the supplied dataset.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N285MC | N100CJ | N106SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | S550-0102 | 560-5100 | 550-0346 |
| Year Manufactured | 1986 | 2000 | 1982 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 1998 NM | 2110 NM | 1998 NM |
| Max Speed | 403 MPH | 433 MPH | 403 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 12,500lbs | 12,500 to 19,999lbs | 12,500 to 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 43000 ft | 45000 ft | 43000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 13 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |