N550J
Cessna 550B Citation Bravo (Bravo)
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1744 NM
Range
405 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-09-09No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Cessna 550B Citation Bravo (Bravo)
Overview
US registration (N550J) owned by MAYES JOHN of Carson City, NV. Standard/Transport airworthiness; serial 550-0848; certificate issued 2002-03-04; airworthiness 1998-09-13; Mode S A70033.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A (2887 lbf each)
- Range: 1744 nm
- Cruise: 394 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 6–8 place executive layout with forward refreshment center and aft lavatory (club seating common) Executive leather seating, forward refreshment station, belted lavatory; specific interior fit for N550J not publicly published Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 (typical factory Bravo fit; many examples later optioned with Universal UNS-1K FMS)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N550J, is a 1998-built Cessna 550B Citation Bravo, serial number 550-0848, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is owned by MAYES JOHN, an individual based in Carson City, NV, US, and operates on a United States registration. Public records for this specific airframe do not list additional ownership transfers or notable registry actions beyond the current ownership. Condition and valuation specifics are not published for this particular airframe in the supplied data.
The cabin of this Cessna 550B Citation Bravo is described in the typical factory configuration as a 6–8 place executive layout with a forward refreshment center and aft lavatory; club seating is common. The factory avionics fit for the Bravo generation is the Honeywell Primus 1000, though many 550B examples were later optioned with the Universal UNS-1K FMS; the provided data indicates the typical factory Honeywell installation. Typical mission profiles for this airframe type include short to medium-range executive transport and on-demand charter hops consistent with its 1,744 nm range and 394 kt cruise, frequently operating from regional airports near the owner’s base in Carson City, NV. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft are not published beyond its twin PW530A powerplants.
The Cessna 550B Citation Bravo occupies a light business jet niche, offering transcontinental regional capability at a conservative operating footprint relative to larger jets. With twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A engines and a 45,000 ft ceiling, it competes against other light-cabin jets in buyer and charter demand where runway performance and operating cost are prioritized. Resale and maintenance considerations for the model class typically focus on avionics upgrades (such as retrofitting FMS systems) and engine/airframe hours, though no specific hour or maintenance records are provided for this airframe.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N550J | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 550-0848 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 1998 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 4 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 1744 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 405 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500-19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |