N550MN
Cessna 550 Citation II
Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
1998 NM
Range
403 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-03-14| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 550 Citation II
Overview
N550MN assigned to BARKLEY AIR LLC (Scottsboro, AL). Certificate issue date 2023-03-14; airworthiness date 1999-11-04; last action 2023-03-14; registration expires 2030-03-31. Type: Cessna 550 Citation II, MSN 550-0069; 8 seats; weight class 12,500-19,999 lbs; mode S A7008B.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 (2200 lbf each)
- Range: 1998 nm
- Cruise: 399 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Eight-place executive club configuration with forward refreshment center and aft belted lavatory (executive layout). Executive eight-place leather seating, dual executive tables, underseat storage and refreshed interior reported on prior listings; specific outfitting varies by refurbishment date. Avionics: Reported avionics refits include Garmin GMX 200 / GNS-530W / Garmin 430 navigation stack and Sperry SPZ-500 IFCS autopilot in some listings (airframe-specific retrofit items vary).
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N550MN, is a 1979-built Cessna 550 Citation II with manufacturer serial number 550-0069. The aircraft is recorded as owned by BARKLEY AIR LLC (an LLC based in Scottsboro, AL, US) and carries a United States civil registration. The airframe’s documented valuation is $691,569, reflecting its age and market position among late-1970s light business jets. Notable registry points include its continuous US registration and its association with a single corporate owner in Alabama; no additional ownership timeline events are published in the provided data.
The cabin on this airframe is outfitted in an eight-place executive club configuration with a forward refreshment center and an aft belted lavatory, reflecting an executive layout intended for corporate transport and owner-operator missions. Reported avionics refits for various listings of this airframe type include Garmin displays such as GMX 200, GNS-530W, Garmin 430 navigation stack and a Sperry SPZ-500 IFCS autopilot; airframe-specific retrofit items vary and are noted as reported rather than universally fitted. Typical missions for this configuration would include regional point-to-point corporate trips within the continental United States, leveraging a near-2,000 nm ferry range and high single-engine-pair cruise speed. Maintenance considerations for this individual jet align with older Citation IIs—airframe age, engine cycles, and avionics retrofit history drive maintenance planning and residual value.
The Cessna 550 Citation II occupies a light business jet niche focused on short- to medium-range corporate transport with efficient twin JT15D turbofans and higher cruise speeds than earlier Citation models. Competing models in the segment historically include late-model Learjets and small Gulfstream or Dassault light-cabin types; buyer demand often targets cost-conscious owners and charter operators seeking proven reliability. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 1979 airframe center on the completeness of avionics upgrades, engine overhauls, and the impact of cumulative hours on valuation, reflected in the documented market value.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N550MN | 834JS | N1000E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 550-0069 | 560-5179 | 550-1011 |
| Year Manufactured | 1979 | 2001 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 1998 NM | 1839 NM | 1900 NM |
| Max Speed | 403 MPH | 433 MPH | 402 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500 to 19,999lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs | 12,500 to 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 43000 ft | 45000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 13 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |