N551HH

The airframe bearing tail N551HH is a 1978-built Cessna 551 Citation II/SP, serial number 551-0071, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by GEM AIR LLC, an LLC based in Bakersfield, CA, US, which is the current operator/home base listed for this registration. The airframe’s configuration and market valuation are consistent with late-1970s Citation II/SP examples, with an estimated value of $920,000 reflecting age, systems, and typical market depreciation for the model. No additional historical registry events beyond the current ownership are documented in the provided data; notable ownership change includes the current registration to GEM AIR LLC.

The cabin in this airframe is fitted in a typical 7–8 place executive layout with a forward galley and an aft belted lavatory, matching common corporate interior arrangements for the Citation II/SP series. Specific avionics fit and modifications for N551HH are not published in the supplied data; operationally the airframe is suitable for owner/operator private missions, short to mid‑range business routes, and light charter under its US registration. Based at Bakersfield, CA, US through its listed owner, the aircraft’s performance—particularly its cruise of 384 kts and range of 1,998 nm—supports regional transcontinental flights and frequent point‑to‑point executive travel. Routine maintenance considerations for this airframe would follow Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 engine programs and Citation 551-series structural and avionics service bulletins as applicable to a 1978 serial 551-0071.

The Cessna 551 Citation II/SP occupies a light business jet niche between entry-level pistons/turboprops and larger midsize jets, offering transcontinental capability with economical operating costs for its era. Competing models historically include other light jets from the late 1970s and 1980s; buyer and charter demand for airframes like N551HH is typically driven by affordability, mission fit, and refurbishment status. Maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe reflect its age (1978 construction), JT15D-4 engine lifecycle and parts availability, and the prevailing market where an estimated value of $920,000 positions it as a cost-conscious acquisition for owner/operators seeking classic Citation performance.