N30AV

The airframe bearing tail number N30AV is a 1978-built Cessna 550 Citation II with manufacturer's serial 550-0026, produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation). Registered in the United States, the airframe is owned by EXTRAORDINAIRE AVIATION LLC of Fairfield, OH, US, representing the current known corporate operator/home base association. The airframe’s long in-service life since 1978 and its status as a fixed-wing multi-engine business jet inform both its historical maintenance profile and secondary-market valuation, listed at $800,000. Registry actions are limited to its U.S. registration; specific historical transfers prior to the current LLC ownership are not published.

The eight-seat interior of this specific Cessna 550 Citation II airframe supports typical light-corporate and owner-flown missions such as short- to medium-range executive transport within the continental United States, leveraging a maximum range of 1,998 nm and cruise speed near 370 kts. Based from Fairfield, OH, operator activities are likely to emphasize on-demand charter, corporate shuttle, or owner-operator use patterns rather than scheduled airline operations. Cabin layout for the model commonly features club seating and a forward service area; specifics for this serial are not published, but maintenance considerations are shaped by the airframe’s 1978 build year, older JT15D-4 turbine engines, and the modest market valuation of $800,000, which can influence decisions on avionics upgrades, heavy inspections, and parts sourcing.

The Cessna 550 Citation II occupies the light jet niche, offering higher cruise speed and ceiling than many light turboprops while maintaining lower operating costs than larger midsize jets. Typical competitors include contemporaneous light jets with similar range and capacity; buyer and charter demand for late-1970s airframes often centers on cost-conscious operators willing to invest in refurbishment. For this airframe, factors such as engine model (JT15D-4), serial age (550-0026), U.S. registration, and the listed $800,000 value are key resale and maintenance considerations for prospective owners or operators.