N551SJ

This airframe, bearing registration N551SJ, is a 1980-built Cessna 551 Citation II/SP with serial number 5510205. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is recorded as being owned by FAV TAILWIND LLC, an LLC based in Arroyo Grande, CA, US; the current ownership listing reflects this single recorded owner. Acquired by FAV TAILWIND LLC represents the most notable documented ownership change in the available registry data. The airframe has an assessed market value of $828,185, which serves as a snapshot valuation for its condition and configuration at the time of the latest assessment.

The cabin of this specific airframe is configured to accommodate 8 seats, reflecting a typical light corporate transport layout for the Citation II/SP series. Avionics fit for N551SJ is not published in the provided data, so specific panel or capability details are not available from the current records. With a range of 1,998 nm and a cruise speed of 403 kts, operational profiles for this aircraft often encompass regional to transcontinental missions from its operator base in Arroyo Grande, CA, US, enabling non-stop routings within that envelope. Maintenance and operational attention for this airframe centers on its twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 turbofan engines, each rated at 2,500 lbf thrust, which define much of the type’s performance and recurring maintenance needs.

The Cessna 551 Citation II/SP occupies a niche as a light, fixed-wing multi-engine business jet with a service ceiling of 43,000 ft and cruise performance supporting fast regional and longer-range missions up to roughly 1,998 nm. In the pre-owned market, buyers and charter operators value airframes with documented ownership and clear registry status—attributes present for N551SJ—while resale considerations frequently hinge on engine time, avionics edition, and overall maintenance history. The listed value of $828,185 places this example within the market segment where operators assess trade-offs between acquisition cost and remaining useful life for airframes of this vintage.