N551MW

This airframe, registered as N551MW, is a Cessna 551 Citation II/SP manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation) and completed in 1979 as serial number 551-0132. The airframe is registered in the US and is recorded as owned by HOTZLER TERRY A, an individual based in Windom, MN, US. The documented data indicate a service configuration and market valuation consistent with long-serving light business jets, with a current listed value of $900,000. Notable registry actions include its continued US registration and retention by an individual owner rather than an operator or corporate entity.

The airframe is laid out for an 8-seat executive cabin typical of the Citation II/SP series, offering a compact, transcontinental-capable interior for small groups or owner-flown missions. Avionics are reported as Collins ProLine, recognizing that retrofit and upgrade options vary by individual airframe; this fit facilitates modern navigation and communication standards when properly updated. With a cruise of 355 knots and a range near 2,000 nautical miles, typical operations would include regional to transcontinental point-to-point business travel, owner-operator flights based out of Windom, Minnesota, or charter-like use on demand. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect its 1979 build year and individual ownership, with lifecycle and component inspections guided by Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-series practices and any avionics upgrade history.

The Cessna 551 Citation II/SP occupies a performance niche as a light, pressurized business jet offering modest cruise speed and transcontinental range for its era, competing with contemporaries that prioritized operating economy over ultra-high speed. Buyer and charter demand for late-1970s Citation II/SP examples tends to focus on low acquisition cost and practical mission capability, balanced against older airframe age, maintenance history, and avionics modernization needs. Resale considerations for this serial (551-0132) center on engine program status, cockpit avionics like the Collins ProLine fit, corrosion and structural inspections, and the aircraft’s valuation at approximately $900,000.