N552AJ

This airframe, registered as N552AJ, is a 1978-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP with manufacturer serial number 501-0074. The airframe is documented in U.S. civil registers and is registered to GLAD IV LLC, an LLC based in Tucson, AZ, US, which serves as the operator/home base for the aircraft. The FAA registration lists an 8-seat cabin configuration, and the airframe carries a U.S. registration mark (US). Maintenance history, valuation, and current condition details are not published in the provided data.

The airframe is configured with an FAA-registered 8-seat cabin and is typically operated from Tucson, Arizona by its registered owner. With twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 engines producing 2,200 lbf of thrust each, the aircraft supports medium-range point-to-point missions within its 1,328 nm range and at a high-speed cruise near 352 kts, allowing rapid intra-continental travel. Ceiling capability to 41,000 ft enables efficient high-altitude routing for fuel economy and weather avoidance. Specific avionics fit, passenger amenities, and interior finish for this registration are not detailed in the supplied data; routine maintenance considerations would center on the JT15D Series engines and airframe systems typical of late-1970s Citation I/SP examples.

As a member of the early Citation I/SP family produced by Cessna, this airframe reflects the design priorities of late-1970s light business jets: modest seating for eight, transcontinental-appropriate range, and efficient twin-jet propulsion provided by Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 powerplants. Performance metrics—352 kts cruise, 1,328 nm range, and a 41,000 ft ceiling—define its operational niche for small-group business travel. Prospective operators or buyers typically consider engine type, airframe age (built 1978, serial 501-0074), and documented registry details such as the FAA cabin seat count when assessing maintenance, operational suitability, and resale potential for this specific airframe.