N499RC
Cessna S550 Citation S/II (S/II)
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
1998 NM
Range
402 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-14 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna S550 Citation S/II (S/II)
Overview
US registration N499RC — Cessna S550 Citation S/II, MSN S550-0090. Registered to N499RC LLC (Miami, FL).
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4B (2500 lbf each)
- Range: 1998 nm
- Cruise: 403 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
8-passenger executive layout with belted aft lavatory Tan leather seating, forward galley, belted aft lav; reported baggage ~77 cu ft (typical for S/II cabin fit) Avionics: Garmin GTN (reported) combined with legacy Collins/Sperry radios and Sperry SPZ-500 autopilot on some listings; exact fit varies by retrofit.
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N499RC, is a 1986-built Cessna S550 Citation S/II with serial number S550-0090. The aircraft is owned by N499RC LLC, an LLC based in Miami, FL, US, and is registered in the US. The airframe is presented in typical late-model Citation S/II configuration and has an assessed market value of $856,000; registry entries and listings indicate varying avionics retrofit histories rather than wholesale structural modification. Ownership is held by a single-member LLC based in Miami, reflecting common U.S. light jet ownership structures.
The cabin on this airframe is an executive layout certified for 8 passengers and includes a belted aft lavatory, matching typical corporate shuttle and owner-flown mission profiles. Avionics fit varies with retrofit history; listings report a Garmin GTN installation combined with legacy Collins/Sperry radios and, on some entries, a Sperry SPZ-500 autopilot—the exact avionics suite for this registration varies by refurbishment and is reported rather than uniformly documented. Typical operations for this aircraft type and configuration include short- to mid-range business travel within continental ranges supported by a 1,998 nm capability and high-speed cruise around 403 kts from a 43,000 ft ceiling. Maintenance considerations are driven by the JT15D-4B engines and legacy avionics integrations when upgrades are performed.
The Cessna S550 Citation S/II occupies the light corporate jet niche characterized by efficient short- to medium-range transport, twin JT15D turbofan powerplants, and modest operating costs relative to larger business jets. Competing models historically include other light jets with similar range and seating; demand tends to favor well-maintained airframes with modern avionics retrofits. For this specific airframe, resale and charter marketability will hinge on the condition of its JT15D engines, the state of its interior (the 8-passenger executive fit), and the consistency of avionics upgrades—factors that also influence upkeep and valuation.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N499RC | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | S550-0090 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 1986 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 1998 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 402 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 12,500lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 43000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |