N440S

This article describes airframe N440S, a Cessna 550 Citation II built in 1991 with manufacturer serial number 550-0692. The airplane is registered in the US and is owned by ERIE AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Salem, OR, US. Public records for this specific airframe list basic registry data and operator home base but do not publish detailed historical transaction records or appraisals. Condition and valuation information for this airframe are likewise not published in the available dataset.

The airframe is configured with an 8-place executive layout reflecting the standard Citation II passenger seating count of eight; the cabin is intended for executive transport missions and short to medium-range business trips. Avionics fit for this airframe is listed with Honeywell-family components, including integrated radios and weather radar, although specific equipment inventories vary by listing and are not uniformly recorded for this serial. Typical mission profiles for this airframe, given its 1,900 nm range and cruise of 384 kts, would include cross-country corporate flights and on-demand charter legs within the continental US from its home base in Salem, Oregon. Maintenance considerations for the model generally emphasize engine cycle tracking and avionics upgrades; for this specific airframe, only base-level equipment family and engine type are published.

The Cessna 550 Citation II occupies a light-cabin, short- to medium-range business jet niche, offering higher cruise speeds and altitudes than many turboprops while remaining more economical to operate than larger midsize jets. Its twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 engines and a service ceiling of 43,000 ft make it suitable for efficient block speeds and lower weather exposure for regional corporate missions. In resale and charter markets the Citation II competes with contemporary light jets; buyer demand and maintenance costs often hinge on engine hours, avionics package completeness, and documented maintenance history — specifics that are not published for this airframe.