N717CB

This airframe, registered as N717CB, is a 1998-built Cessna 550 Citation Bravo with serial number 550-0830. It is owned by PHYSICIANS AIR TRANSPORT LLC, an LLC based in Hot Springs, AR, US, and is registered in the US. The airframe shows an operator history consistent with single-entity ownership for corporate or specialist transport and was refurbished in 2020, updating the executive cabin and interior systems.

The cabin is outfitted in an executive 7–8 place medium-gray leather layout with a forward galley and aft lavatory, an interior that was refurbished 2020 to restore cabin finishes and amenities. Avionics include a Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS (3-tube) complemented by Garmin GTN 750/650 and GNS XLS navigation, Garmin GTX-3000 ADS-B In/Out, Honeywell EGPWS, and TCAS I, supporting modern IFR operation and situational awareness. With a 1,900 nm range and 342 kt cruise speed, typical mission profiles for this airframe would cover regional corporate transport, point-to-point business travel, and time-sensitive specialist missions from its Hot Springs, Arkansas base. Maintenance considerations are influenced by the twin PW530A turbofan engines and legacy Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, which may require programmatic support for avionics lifecycle and ADS‑B/TCAS maintenance.

The Cessna 550 Citation Bravo occupies the light business jet niche, offering a balance of short-field performance, transcontinental regional range, and efficient operation for up to eight passengers. Competing models in its class include other light cabin Citations and small-cabin jets from manufacturers such as Learjet and Embraer, with buyer demand driven by lower operating costs and flexibility for owner-operators or charter fleets. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect its 1998 manufacture date and the 2020 cabin refurbishment, while ongoing appeal depends on engine program status and continued avionics support for the Honeywell/Garmin mixed fit.