N550DS

This airframe, registered as N550DS, is a Cessna S550 Citation S/II built by Cessna (Textron Aviation) in 1988 with serial number S550-0154. The airframe is owned by METRO AVIATION INC, a corporation based in Shreveport, LA, US, which serves as the operator and home base for this specific aircraft. METRO AVIATION INC is the recorded corporate owner on the US registry for this airframe; other prior ownership entries are Not published. Notable registry actions and detailed valuation or condition assessments for this specific serial are Not published.

The cabin for this airframe follows the standard S/II layout, described as Typical 6–8 passenger executive club seating (standard S/II layout), with an eight-seat certification for operational capacity. Operated from Shreveport, LA, US by METRO AVIATION INC, this airframe is configured for short- to mid-range executive transport missions consistent with the S/II standard interior plan. Specific avionics fit, special mission equipment, unique amenities, or bespoke maintenance programs for this serial are Not published. Routine operational considerations for an airframe of this vintage and configuration would center on maintaining JT15D-4B engine condition and airframe systems appropriate to corporate transport use.

The Cessna S550 Citation S/II sits within the light-to-midsize business jet segment, providing a blend of speed and range that matches its 403 kts cruise and nearly 2,000 nm ferry capability. Powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4B turbofans, the model targets buyers and charter operators seeking efficient short- to medium-haul executive transport with a modest passenger complement. For an airframe built in 1988, maintenance, parts availability, and adherence to contemporary avionics or regulatory retrofits are common considerations affecting operational cost and resale value, while specific resale condition and market valuation for this serial are Not published.