N48KH

This entry describes airframe N48KH, a production example of the Cessna 550 Citation II built in 1981 with serial number 550-0295. The airframe has been operated in the United States and is owned by Airshair LLC and based in Oak Creek, WI. The aircraft carries US registration and its current market valuation is listed at $1,000,000, reflecting an individual airframe appraisal rather than a fleet average. Documentation for this airframe centers on its continuous corporate ownership and its configuration as an executive transport in line with the Citation II type.

The cabin of N48KH is furnished in an 8-passenger executive layout (typical for Citation II), configured for corporate transport and short-to-medium-haul missions. In operational use this airframe is suited to point-to-point business travel within its 1,900 nm range and at typical cruise of 369 kts, enabling efficient regional and transcontinental sectors depending on routing and payload. The operator, Airshair LLC, domiciled in Oak Creek, WI, utilizes the aircraft from a US base and maintains it to corporate standards; routine maintenance considerations follow the Citation II program for twin JT15D-powered aircraft. Avionics fit and specific interior amenities for this airframe are as-provided in owner records and follow typical Citation II executive outfitting.

The Cessna 550 Citation II is positioned as a light-medium business jet offering transcontinental capability, higher cruise speed and ceiling relative to light jets, with the JT15D-4 powerplants providing reliable thrust. In resale and charter markets, examples like N48KH trade on airframe condition, avionics updates, and interior refurbishment; the noted valuation of $1,000,000 places this 1981-built airframe within the mature secondary market where maintenance history and upgrades drive buyer interest. Maintenance considerations for this model emphasize engine program costs, airframe corrosion prevention, and avionics modernization when evaluating continued operational use or sale.