N456TX

This airframe, registered as N456TX, is a 1980-built Cessna 550 Citation II with manufacturer's serial number 5500249. The aircraft is manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is recorded as owned by the Delaware corporation 2141 CORP of Wilmington, DE, US; the current public record lists the registration under that corporate owner. The airframe's known disposition and service history center on corporate ownership and typical light business-jet usage patterns; registration records indicate corporate operation from Wilmington, DE. Condition and valuation details have not been published in available data.

The airframe is configured in an 8-place executive layout (typically 8 passengers), reflecting its role as a light corporate transport optimized for short to mid-range missions. With a listed cruise speed near 399 kts and a maximum range of 1,900 nm, typical missions for this airframe would include transcontinental legs within the continental United States or high-speed hops between regional business centers; operations are consistent with corporate flight departments or charter operators maintaining U.S. registration. The twin JT15D-4 engines provide the thrust profile used for classic Citation II performance, and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe would focus on age-related service items given the 1980 build year and factory-installed powerplants. Specific avionics fit and interior refurbishment status for this airframe have not been published.

The Cessna 550 Citation II occupies the light-cabin business-jet niche, offering a balance of executive cabin seating for eight, transcontinental short-range capability, and relatively simple twin-engine systems. Its performance envelope—cruising near 399 kts and a service ceiling of 43,000 ft—keeps it competitive among light-to-midsize business jets for owners seeking efficient point-to-point travel. Market demand typically favors well-maintained, updated airframes; for a 1980-built example like N456TX, resale and operational value are influenced by engine hours, maintenance history, interior refurbishment, and avionics modernization, all of which determine appeal to corporate owners and charter operators.