N717CH
Cessna 550B Citation Bravo (550B)
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
1587 NM
Range
399 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Cessna 550B Citation Bravo (550B)
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A (2887 lbf each)
- Range: 1587 nm
- Cruise: 342 kts
- Seats: 7
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 7-passenger executive layout (forward refreshment/galley, club seating mid-cabin, aft lavatory) Forward refreshment center, club seating groups, aft lavatory; common soft‑good refurbishments on used market Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 (typical retrofit/fit for Bravo examples)
Model & Market Context
This entry covers airframe N717CH, a Cessna 550B Citation Bravo manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) with serial number 550-0825. The specific build year and detailed ownership timeline are Not published; likewise the current operator and home base have not been made public in the supplied data. There are no supplied details on any notable registry actions or major incidents for this airframe, so those items are Not published. Condition and valuation highlights for N717CH are likewise Not published, leaving technical and outfitting data as the primary available descriptors for this tail number.
The cabin of N717CH is fitted in a typical seven-passenger executive layout with a forward refreshment/galley, club seating in the mid-cabin, and an aft lavatory, matching common Bravo interior arrangements for executive transport. avionics fit for Bravo examples is typically a Honeywell Primus 1000 retrofit, which supports integrated flight management and modern IFR capability for business and charter operations. With a maximum cruise of 342 knots and a range of 1,587 nm, the airframe is well suited to short-to-medium stage executive missions, such as nonstop domestic flights and regional point-to-point charters. Specific operator base, unique amenities beyond the standard Bravo layout, and documented maintenance history for this registration are Not published.
The Cessna 550B Citation Bravo occupies the light business jet niche, offering twin-engine reliability, a high cruise speed for its class, and a 45,000 ft service ceiling that permits efficient airways routing and favorable fuel burn at altitude. Typical competitors in mission profile and market segment include other light-cabin jets with similar range and payload; buyer and charter demand historically favors airframes with updated avionics suites such as the Honeywell Primus 1000 retrofits noted for this example. Maintenance and resale considerations for a Bravo often focus on engine hours for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A powerplants and the condition of interior completions; specific metrics for N717CH are Not published.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N717CH | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 550-0825 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 0 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 1587 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 399 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500 to 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 7 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |