N551NC

This entry covers airframe N551NC, a Cessna-built business jet delivered in 1980 with manufacturer serial number 551-0171. The airframe is a Cessna 551 Citation IISP constructed by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is registered in the US. Ownership is recorded to NION LLC (an LLC based in New Century, KS, US), a change that is notable in the airframe’s post-production history as the current recorded operator; the airframe carries a reported market valuation of $922,375. Reported equipment and configuration reflect a service-ready executive layout and avionics fit consistent with continued light business-jet operations.

The cabin is an 8-place executive layout (single-pilot cockpit configuration typical of IISP) configured for executive transport and short to mid-range missions. Avionics reported for this specific airframe include Sperry SPZ-500 IFCS, dual Garmin GNS-430W GPS/comm, Garmin GTX-345 transponder (ADS‑B Out reported), Sperry Primus 400 radar, and Honeywell RT-300 radar altimeter, supporting single-pilot IFR operations and modern situational awareness. With a cruise speed of 403 kts and range of 1,378 nm, typical mission profiles for this airframe would encompass regional business hops and point-to-point executive travel; its registered base in New Century, KS, US under NION LLC informs likely local operational and maintenance arrangements.

The Cessna 551 Citation IISP occupies the light, twin-engine business-jet niche within Cessna’s Citation family, offering turbofan performance suitable for eight passengers at moderate transcontinental ranges. Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 engines, the type is valued for efficient short-haul speed and single-pilot capability. For an airframe built in 1980, considerations for buyers and operators include age-related maintenance, avionics upgrades (this airframe’s reported fit reduces immediate retrofit needs), and resale dynamics that are reflected in the reported market value of $922,375.