N302SJ

This airframe, registered as N302SJ, is a 1979-built Cessna 550 Citation II, constructor serial 550-0052. The aircraft is listed in the US registry and is owned by SENDERO AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Houston, TX, US; registered to SENDERO AVIATION LLC in Houston, TX reflects the most recent known ownership entry. As a late-1970s Citation II example, the airframe is operated in the fixed-wing multi-engine category and carries an assessed market value of $800,000, indicative of its vintage status and typical refurbishment/maintenance requirements for aircraft of its era. Condition highlights for this specific airframe are based on its age and current valuation rather than on a published maintenance log.

The cabin is configured in an 8-passenger executive configuration (typical for Citation II examples), providing a compact business-jet interior suited to short- to mid-range executive missions. Typical operations for this airframe profile include point-to-point corporate trips, regional charters, and owner-operated business flights within the aircraft’s approximate 1,900 nm range and at cruise speeds near 369 kts. Based from Houston, Texas under its recorded owner, the aircraft’s mission set would commonly include flights across the continental US and to nearby international destinations in the Caribbean and Central America. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 turbofan engines and the vintage airframe systems, with periodic heavy-check cycles and avionics modernization frequently required to remain competitive in charter or owner-operator roles.

The Cessna 550 Citation II family occupies a light business-jet niche characterized by efficient short- to mid-range performance, modest operating costs relative to larger business jets, and capability to operate from shorter runways. Contemporary competitors include other light jets from the late 1970s through 1990s eras, often sought by buyers and charter operators for their lower acquisition costs versus newer types. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe are influenced by its 1979 manufacture date and the cost of engine and airframe inspections; the listed $800,000 valuation aligns with market expectations for well-maintained, older Citation II examples.