N49KW

This article covers the specific airframe registered as N49KW, a Cessna 550B Citation Bravo built in 2002 with manufacturer serial number 550-1021. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by BOHLKE LLC, an LLC based in Kingshill, VI, US; the airframe is recorded to be held by that entity in the Virgin Islands registry records. As a 2002-build Citation Bravo, N49KW presents as a mature light business jet with a documented market valuation of $2,145,000, reflecting its age, configuration and installed powerplants. No other operator changes or specific incident history are published in the supplied data.

The cabin of N49KW is configured to accommodate 8 passengers, supporting short- to mid-range corporate and charter missions within its 1,900 nm ferry or trip capability. Typical utilization for this airframe would center on business travel linking island, regional and mainland points consistent with an operator based in Kingshill, VI, US, often operating on missions where a high cruise speed of 394 kts and a service ceiling of 43,000 ft provide efficient point-to-point travel. The twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A turbofan engines installed on this specific airframe set routine maintenance considerations around midlife component cycles and event-based inspections typical of early-2000s Citation derivatives. Avionics fit and interior finish levels for this individual aircraft are not published in the supplied data.

The Cessna 550B Citation Bravo represented in N49KW occupies the light, short- to mid-range business jet niche, offering higher cruise speed and altitude capability relative to piston or turboprop alternatives while remaining more economical than larger cabin jets. With a build year of 2002 and an assessed value of $2,145,000, resale and buyer demand for this airframe class typically hinge on maintenance status, engine hours, and updated avionics or interior refurbishments. Market considerations for this airframe include lifecycle maintenance of the PW530A engines and airframe aging effects that influence pricing and operator choices between retention for owner use or disposition on the pre-owned market.