N42PH

The airframe bearing tail number N42PH is a Cessna 550 Citation II built in 1981 with serial number 550-0304. The registered owner is 42PH LLC, an LLC based in Colorado Springs, CO, US, and the aircraft carries a United States registration. The airframe is described in registry entries and listings with a market valuation of $925,000, and public records note historic avionics installs rather than a published bespoke interior for this specific ship. Acquisition by 42PH LLC is the primary documented ownership event in available data; no other registry transfers or notable incidents are published in the provided dataset.

N42PH is configured for the Citation II airframe with a typical 6–8-place executive layout; the dataset notes a standard single club/seating arrangement and an option for a belted lavatory, but the exact interior fit for N42PH is not published. Reported historic avionics installed across listings for this airframe family include legacy Sperry autopilot equipment and IFR GPS units; a Garmin 530 WAAS has been reported on some listings, though specific STC or fit details for this airframe are unknown. With a nearly 2,000 nm range and a cruise near 384 kt, the aircraft is suited to short to mid‑range corporate or owner-flown missions from its Colorado Springs base; maintenance considerations reflect the aircraft’s age and the presence of legacy avionics that may require periodic avionics upgrades or STC work for modern IFR capabilities.

The Cessna 550 Citation II represents a mature light-medium business jet platform offering transcontinental regional capability within its class. With twin JT15D engines rated at 2,200 lbf each and a 43,000 ft service ceiling, the model serves operators seeking efficient short‑to‑medium haul executive transport. Market demand typically favors airframes with updated avionics and well‑documented maintenance histories; for an early‑1980s example like N42PH, resale and charter appeal will hinge on refurbishments, avionics modernization, and documentation supporting continued operation at its listed value.