N499EM

This airframe, registered as N499EM, is a 1999-built Cessna 550B Citation Bravo with serial number 550-0869. The airframe is owned by PHYSICIANS AIR TRANSPORT LLC, an LLC based in Hot Springs, AR, US, and is registered in the US. Registered to PHYSICIANS AIR TRANSPORT LLC, the aircraft’s public history is centered on that single-owner/operator record and there are no additional published registry events or transfers for this specific airframe. Condition and valuation details have not been published for this registration.

The cabin of this airframe follows the typical Cessna 550B executive arrangement with a 7–8 place layout, normally featuring a forward club and a belted divan or similar seating configuration. Typical mission profiles for this fitted layout include short- to mid-range executive transport and on-demand charter work within the aircraft’s 1,800 nm range and high-speed cruise capability of 399 kts; operations will frequently leverage the aircraft’s climb and cruise performance to its 43,000 ft ceiling. The specific avionics fit and any unique in-service amenities for this individual ship are not published. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with twin-engine light business jets of its vintage, with engine support centered on the PW530A powerplants and airframe programs typical to late-1990s Cessna Citation ownership.

The Cessna 550B Citation Bravo occupies the light-cabin, short- to mid-range business jet niche, offering a balance of single-pilot capability, efficient cruise, and modest operating costs for its class. Its performance—typified by a cruise near 399 kts, a 43,000 ft ceiling and a 1,800 nm range—competes against contemporary light jets where buyer and charter demand favor proven reliability and low-cycle operational economics. For prospective owners or operators of this specific serial (550-0869), resale and maintenance considerations typically focus on PW530A engine maintenance history and avionics upgrades, both determinants of marketability within the used light-jet sector.