N550BC

This entry covers airframe N550BC, a 1999-built Cessna 550B Citation Bravo with serial number 550-0804. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by ELIJAH REED CORP, a corporate owner based in Wilmington, DE, US; the current ownership and operator details reflect corporate operation rather than private individual use. The airframe retains a typical mid-life configuration and has an indicated market valuation of $2,200,000; no additional registry events or transfers are recorded in the supplied data. Notable on-record administrative detail is the corporate registration under ELIJAH REED CORP, with no further historical ownership timeline provided.

The cabin of N550BC is fitted in the typical 7–8 passenger executive mid-cabin club layout with a forward refreshment center and the option for a belted aft lav seat; this configuration supports executive transport and light charter missions. Avionics on the type are noted as the standard Honeywell Primus 1000 for the Bravo fit, with many examples later updated to UNS-1/FMS options; the provided data does not indicate whether this specific airframe has been retrofitted. Typical mission profiles for this airframe, given its 1,744 nm range and 400 kt cruise, would include short- to medium-haul corporate flights from its corporate base in Wilmington, DE, US to regional business hubs. Maintenance considerations follow the Citation Bravo common practices for mid-life airframes, with particular attention to engines, avionics updates, and interior refurbishment cycles appropriate to an aircraft valued at $2,200,000.

The Cessna 550B Citation Bravo occupies a light business jet niche balancing efficient short-to-medium range travel with economical operating costs relative to larger jets. Competing models in its era include other light-cabin business jets offering similar cruise speeds and ranges; buyer and charter demand typically emphasizes reliability, operating economy, and avionics capability. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the common market drivers for late-1990s Citations: engine life, avionics modernization (notably upgrades from Honeywell Primus 1000 to FMS options), and interior condition consistent with its corporate ownership.