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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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
12,500 to 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
8
Range
Range
1998 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
43000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
5 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
N/A

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2000
Registration NumberN553MJ
OwnershipRat Pack
Serial Number550-0553

Airframe

Data valid as of 2025-11-26
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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

ParameterN553MJ834JSN1000E
Serial Number (MSN)550-0553560-5179550-1011
Year Manufactured200020012002
Duration of Flight5 Hours4 Hours5 Hours
Range1998 NM1839 NM1900 NM
Max SpeedN/A433 MPH402 MPH
Aircraft Class12,500 to 20,000lbs12,500-19,999lbs12,500 to 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling43000 ft45000 ft45000 ft
Max Passengers8138
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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