N553MJ
Cessna 550 Citation II
Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
1998 NM
Range
N/A
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Cessna 550 Citation II
Overview
N553MJ — Cessna 550 Citation II, MSN 550-0553; US-registered N number (catalogued in spotting/aircraft registers).
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4B (2500 lbf each)
- Range: 1998 nm
- Cruise: 403 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 6–8 place executive layout (executive seating common for Citation II)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N553MJ, is a Cessna 550 Citation II built in 2000 with serial number 550-0553. The aircraft is operated under the name 'Rat Pack', listed as the operator, and is registered in the US; no home base or location was supplied. Registry history and specific valuation or condition assessments are Not published. The airframe retains the typical documentation identifiers (tail, serial, model) that tie it to the Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation) production run for the Citation II series.
The cabin configuration for this airframe follows the Citation II convention with a Typical 6–8 place executive layout; executive seating is common for Citation II examples and applies to this aircraft. Operationally, with a cruise speed of 403 kts and a ferry/mission range of 1,998 nm, the aircraft is suited to short‑to‑medium‑international executive missions and rapid point‑to‑point charters within that performance envelope. The twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4B engines, each producing 2,500 lbf, define the aircraft’s climb and cruise performance and underpin routine maintenance scheduling consistent with JT15D turbofan programs. Specific avionics fitment, interior finish level, and unique amenities for this serial are Not published.
The Cessna 550 Citation II as built by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation) occupies a light corporate twin category characterized here by a cruise of 403 kts, a service ceiling of 43,000 ft, and seating for 8. The configuration and performance numbers position this airframe for owners and operators prioritizing relatively high cruise speed and transcontinental capability within the light-cabin segment. The use of JT15D-4B powerplants and the Citation II’s established production lineage inform typical maintenance cycles and resale considerations for aircraft of this vintage.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N553MJ | 834JS | N1000E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 550-0553 | 560-5179 | 550-1011 |
| Year Manufactured | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 1998 NM | 1839 NM | 1900 NM |
| Max Speed | N/A | 433 MPH | 402 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500 to 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs | 12,500 to 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 43000 ft | 45000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 13 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |