N550BM

This entry describes airframe N550BM, a Cessna 550 Citation II built in 1979 with serial number 550-0117. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by the corporation MARETH MANAGEMENT INC, based in Monett, MO, US; no additional ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation), the airframe represents an early production Citation II example and is valued at $560,000 as a mature, late-1970s business jet. Condition specifics beyond valuation are not published.

The cabin for this serial adheres to the typical Citation II executive arrangement, a 6–8 place layout with a forward club and options for a mid-club or divan, although the exact fitment for this serial is not published. Operated from an owner base in Monett, MO, US, the airframe’s performance — a cruise of 403 kts and a range nearing 1,998 nm — suits regional business missions and point-to-point charters across continental distances. Powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 engines, the aircraft will follow maintenance regimes associated with that engine type; specific avionics fit or unique interior amenities for this airframe are not published.

The Cessna 550 Citation II family occupies the light-to-mid-size business jet niche, offering higher cruise speeds and longer range than many earlier light jets of the 1970s era. Competing models historically included other light business jets marketed for owner-operators and small charter companies; buyer demand for late-1970s airframes is generally driven by price sensitivity, inspection status, and engine/airframe maintenance history. At an assessed value of $560,000 and with a maximum certified ceiling of 43,000 ft, resale and operational considerations for N550BM will hinge on its completed maintenance records, avionics upgrades, and cabin refurbishment status, none of which are published.