N61CS

This airframe, registered as N61CS, is a Cessna 550 Citation II built in 1981 with manufacturer serial number 550-0349. The airframe is operated by and registered to LONE STAR AVIATORS LLC, an LLC based in Houston, TX, US; records indicate the company as the current owner and operator. The airframe retains its original Citation II configuration and has been maintained in the executive transport role typical for the type. Notable registry actions include its continued U.S. registration and operation in the fixed-wing multi-engine category under corporate ownership.

The cabin is fitted in an 8-place executive layout (typical for Citation II), configured for corporate transport with club seating and forward refreshment provisions common to the series. Avionics fit for this specific airframe is consistent with Citation II-era systems; upgrades are commonly performed but not specified in the registration data. Typical missions for this aircraft include regional and cross-country corporate trips within the U.S. and neighboring countries, taking advantage of a approximately 1,900 nm range and a cruise speed near 384 kts. Based at Houston, TX, the owner/operator profile suggests use for business travel and on-demand corporate transport; maintenance considerations focus on aging-series airframe inspections and time-controlled engine and airframe component maintenance cycles typical for early-1980s business jets.

The Cessna 550 Citation II occupies a mid-size light business jet niche, offering higher cruise speed and payload than earlier Citation models while remaining more economical to operate than larger mid-cabins. Competing models include contemporaneous light-to-mid-size jets that prioritize short-field performance and efficient trip economics. Buyer and charter demand for well-maintained Citation IIs is driven by affordability and operating cost, though maintenance and resale considerations reflect the aircraft's 1981 build year, requiring vigilant records, potential avionics modernization, and airframe life-cycle upkeep.