N444G

This airframe, registered as N444G, is a 1980-built Cessna 550 Citation II with serial number 550-0209. It is owned by the corporate entity FUQUAY INC, based in New Braunfels, TX, US, and operates on a United States registration. There are no public notes of major registry actions beyond standard corporate ownership registration; the airframe is appraised at $969,000, reflecting its age and typical market condition for late-1980s light-cabin business jets. Maintenance and avionics status vary across the type, and while this specific airframe retains original systems in many examples, retrofit histories can affect value and operational availability.

The cabin for this airframe follows the typical 7–8 place executive layout with club seating, including a small galley and an enclosed lavatory, configured for executive transport and short to mid-range missions. Avionics are listed as the original Collins/Sperry combination; note that many Citation II airframes have undergone avionics retrofits, so exact fitment for N444G may vary with maintenance history. Typical missions for this configuration include regional corporate hops, owner-private transport, and on-demand charter flights within the continental U.S., leveraging the aircraft’s nearly 2,000 nm range and high cruise speed. Operator base in New Braunfels supports efficient access to Gulf Coast and interior Texas destinations, with maintenance considerations focusing on aging airframe inspections and systems upgrades common to aircraft of this vintage.

The Cessna 550 Citation II occupies the light-cabin business jet niche, offering higher cruise speed and climb capability compared with earlier Citation variants while remaining economical for owner-operators. Competitors historically include light jets from manufacturers such as Learjet and Dassault Falcon 10-series aircraft in similar mission roles. Demand in the pre-owned market is driven by operating economics, avionics fitment, and maintenance status; the stated valuation of $969,000 for this 1980 airframe reflects those resale considerations and the potential cost of avionics or interior refurbishment. Routine maintenance, engine cycles on Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 powerplants, and potential retrofits are primary factors affecting resale and charter appeal.