N43VS

This article describes a specific airframe, the business jet registered as N43VS, a 1985-build example of the Cessna S550 Citation SII with serial number S550-0069. The airframe is owned by V1VR LLC, a corporate owner based in Wilmington, DE, US, and is registry-marked for operations under the US civil registration system. As an older mid‑1980s Citation II, the airframe carries market considerations typical of its vintage; its recorded valuation is $700,000, reflecting age, configuration and market supply of similar airframes. Public registry actions for this specific tail number are limited in the supplied data, with ownership and registration status being the principal documented entries.

The cabin for this airframe is fitted in an 8-passenger executive layout (typical for Citation II), oriented toward corporate transport and small-group executive missions. Specific avionics fit for this individual aircraft is Not published in the supplied data, so instrument and avionics configurations should be confirmed via operator logs or registry records prior to operational planning. With a cruise speed of 369 kts and a range of 1,900 nm, this airframe is typically employed on short to mid‑range transcontinental missions and regional point‑to‑point charters from its operator base in Wilmington, DE, US. Maintenance considerations center on age-related structural and systems inspections and on-service support for the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 turbofan series.

The Cessna S550 Citation SII occupies the light‑midsize business jet niche, offering higher cruise and ceiling capability than many older very light jets while remaining economical for short to mid‑range trips. Competing models in its era and secondary market include early Learjet and Hawker 100-series derivatives, with buyer and charter demand driven by mission range, operating economics and retrofit potential. For a 1985 airframe valued at $700,000, prospective buyers typically weigh airframe hours, engine cycles on the JT15D-4 pair, and the cost of avionics upgrades and interior refurbishment when assessing resale and continued operational viability.