N551ZD

The airframe bearing registration N551ZD is a 2000-built Cessna 550B Citation Bravo, serial number 550-0903, manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation). The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by the Delaware-based corporate entity 501ZD LLC of New Castle, DE, US. No public record of other operators or major incident history is published for this specific airframe in the provided data. Listed condition and market valuation for this airframe place it at approximately $2,200,000, reflecting a late-model Bravo with typical configuration and systems for its series.

The cabin is described generically as a typical 7–8 place executive layout—forward club seating, mid-cabin divan or club arrangement, and a belted lavatory—however the exact layout for this airframe is not published. Avionics fit is reported as Honeywell Primus 1000, which is the typical Bravo installation; many Bravos also carry UNS-1K FMS options but the exact avionics complement for N551ZD is not itemized beyond the typical fit. Typical mission profiles for this type include short- to medium-range executive transport and on-demand charter operations within the aircraft’s approximately 1,900 nm range and high-speed cruise capability; the reported operator entity is corporate-based in New Castle, DE, suggesting business or charter use originating from that region. Maintenance considerations follow standard Bravo practices for twin PW530A-equipped airframes, with attention to avionics upgrades and interior refurbishments common on Bravos of this vintage.

The Cessna 550B Citation Bravo occupies a light business jet niche, offering transcontinental-feasible range for its class combined with relatively high cruise speed and 43,000 ft service ceiling. Competing models in market segments typically include other light twins with similar range and speed; demand often targets owner-operators and charter operators seeking a balance of operating costs and performance. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2000 Bravo hinge on engine program status, avionics level (factory Primus 1000 versus upgraded FMS), and cabin refurbishment; the stated valuation of $2,200,000 reflects those cumulative factors for this airframe.