N678GS

The airframe bearing tail number N678GS is a 2001-built example of the Cessna 550 Citation II, serial 550-0710. Ownership timeline: Not published. Operator/home base: Not published. Registry: registered in the US; notable registry actions: Not published. Valuation and condition highlights: Not published.

The cabin of this specific Cessna 550 Citation II typically accommodates 7 seats in a light corporate layout suitable for short- to mid-range executive missions; specific interior fit and finish for N678GS: Not published. Avionics fit for this airframe: Not published. Typical routes and mission profile for this airframe type align with regional business travel on legs up to 1,500 nm at cruise speeds around 355 kts and operating altitudes approaching 43,000 ft; base of operations for N678GS: Not published. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe follow the Citation II common practice of calendar- and cycle-based inspections on the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 powerplants and airframe systems; any unique maintenance history for this serial 550-0710: Not published.

The Cessna 550 Citation II family occupies the light-cabin, short-to-medium-range business jet niche, offering nominal cruise performance near 355 kts and a practical range of about 1,500 nm. Power is provided by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 engines nominally rated at 2,500 lbf thrust each, a configuration that has historically balanced operating cost with acceptable climb and cruise performance to service single-stop transcontinental or multi-city regional itineraries. Competing models include other light-cabin jets offering similar capacity and range; buyer and charter demand for the Citation II family typically centers on operators seeking proven reliability and moderate acquisition cost. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe hinge on documented history, avionics updates, and engine time—specifics for N678GS are Not published.