N61HT

This article covers airframe N61HT, a Cessna Citation II (Model 550) manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) with serial number 550-0157. The airframe is owned and operated by Central Virginia Aviation Inc, a corporation based in North Dinwiddie, VA, US, and is registered in the US. Registry and operational records identify the aircraft by its tail number N61HT and serial 550-0157, with ownership tied to the company in North Dinwiddie; no public record of other ownership transfers or notable incidents is provided in the supplied data. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the provided dataset.

The subject airframe is outfitted in an 8-passenger executive layout (typical for Model 550), reflecting the standard cabin configuration for business and light charter missions. Operated by Central Virginia Aviation Inc from its North Dinwiddie base, the aircraft’s performance—moderate cruise speed and near-2,000 nm range—supports regional and transregional business travel profiles common to Citation IIs. Specific avionics fit, unique interior amenities, and maintenance records for N61HT are not published in the supplied data; routine maintenance considerations for this airframe type generally center on jet engine monitoring and aging-aircraft inspections for airframes of its generation. The two JT15D-4 turbofans provide the thrust and reliability profile used in typical light-jet operations.

The Cessna Citation II (Model 550) occupies a performance niche as a light business jet offering efficient short- to medium-range transportation with eight-passenger seating and a high operational ceiling of 43,000 ft. Competing models in the same segment typically include other late-1970s to 1980s light jets and early super-light designs that balance acquisition cost, operating economics, and cabin utility. Buyer and charter demand for Model 550 airframes often focuses on total ownership costs, maintenance status of Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D engines, and interior refurbishment levels; resale considerations for N61HT would be influenced by documented maintenance, avionics standards, and the airframe’s regulatory and ownership history as recorded under its US registration.