N551GE

This entry covers airframe N551GE, a 1980-built Cessna 551 Citation II/SP with serial number 551-0181, registered in the US. The airframe is owned by NW MILES AIR LLC of Tualatin, OR, US, which serves as the operator/home base for this example. No additional public registry actions are noted beyond its current ownership and registration; valuation and condition records indicate a market worth of $796,103. As a single, identifiable airframe, its operational profile and configuration reflect the typical executive layout and performance parameters attributed to the Citation II/SP series.

The cabin of N551GE is arranged in a typical executive layout accommodating 7–8 passenger seating, optimized for corporate and owner-flown missions. Avionics fit for this specific airframe is not published in the provided data; operators commonly equip Citation II/SP airframes for short- to mid-range business missions. Based at Tualatin, Oregon under NW MILES AIR LLC, the aircraft is suited to transcontinental and regional routes within its 2,000 nm range and cruise speed of 385 kts, enabling efficient point-to-point travel for small corporate groups. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe are those typical of late-1970s/early-1980s turbofan Citation airframes and reflected in its market valuation; no additional unique amenities or airframe-specific modifications are documented in the supplied data.

The Cessna 551 Citation II/SP occupies a performance niche as a light business jet offering moderate range, respectable cruise speed, and a high single-flight ceiling of 43,000 ft, powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 engines. Competing models in its era and market segment include other late-model light-to-midsize business jets offering similar mission profiles; buyer and charter demand for individual airframes like N551GE is influenced by age, maintenance history, and avionics fit. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on supportability of older systems and engine lifecycle status, factors implicitly reflected in its assessed value of $796,103.