N513WT
Cessna 551 Citation II/SP (IISP)
Cessna (Cessna Aircraft Company / Textron Aviation)
3 Hours
Duration of Flight
1159 NM
Range
385 MPH
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 551 Citation II/SP (IISP)
Overview
U.S. registration N513WT, model Cessna 551 Citation II/SP (MSN 551-0556). Previously registered as N200GF (manufacture/delivery 1987-08-05). Recent ADS‑B activity places operations in the Eagle/Leadville, CO area.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 (2500 lbf each)
- Range: 1159 nm
- Cruise: 385 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Model & Market Context
This article describes airframe N513WT, a 1987-built Cessna 551 Citation II/SP with serial number 551-0556. The airframe is registered in the US and carries registration N513WT on the civil register. Ownership timeline and operator/home base details are not published in the supplied data. Notable registry actions are not published; the airframe's listed market valuation in the provided data is $922,375, which indicates the aircraft's condition and market placement at the time of valuation.
The supplied data identifies an eight-seat cabin configuration for N513WT, consistent with light business jet interior layouts typical of the Citation II/SP family. Specific avionics fit and interior refurbishment status are not published in the provided data, so no equipment list is asserted here. Typical mission profiles for this airframe, implied by its cruise speed of 385 kts and range of 1,159 nm, include short- to medium-range business or private transport missions, point-to-point charters within the continental US, and intercity travel consistent with its ceiling capability of 41,000 ft. Maintenance considerations for this individual airframe are not supplied; general attention for this model often focuses on engine and pressurization system upkeep given the twin-jet configuration and long service life since its 1987 manufacture.
As a member of the Cessna Citation II/SP family, Cessna (Cessna Aircraft Company / Textron Aviation) built N513WT to occupy the light twin-jet niche, balancing moderate range and cruise for owner-operators and charter operators. With twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 engines producing 2,500 lbf each, this airframe delivers the performance figures noted above while competing with contemporaries in the light business jet segment. The listed value of $922,375 reflects the aircraft’s age, configuration, and market demand for pre-owned Citation II/SP airframes; resale and maintenance considerations typically center on engine cycles, avionics upgrades, and airframe corrosion or fatigue inspections for aircraft of this vintage.