N725DS
Cessna 550B Citation Bravo (550B (Bravo))
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
6 Hours
Duration of Flight
1900 NM
Range
399 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-03-04| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-19 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 550B Citation Bravo (550B (Bravo))
Overview
Registered in the U.S. to Data Sales Co Inc (Burnsville, MN). FAA certificate issue date 2004-06-22; airworthiness date 1997-09-18. Status: valid registration (expiration 2027-07-31). Mode S hex A9B67B (decimal 52333173).
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A (2887 lbf each)
- Range: 1900 nm
- Cruise: 342 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Executive 7–8 place club/forward‑galley layout with belted aft lav (typical Bravo layout; exact current fit unknown) Forward refreshment/galley and aft belted lav available in typical configurations; specific materials/finish for this airframe not available in public listings. Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 (many later Bravos upgraded to Universal UNS-1/UNS-1K FMS options)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N725DS, is a Cessna 550B Citation Bravo built in 1997 with serial number 550-0822. The aircraft is owned by Data Sales Co Inc, a corporation based in Burnsville, MN, and is registered in the US. Valued at $2,300,000, the airframe reflects a late-1990s Bravo example with the typical corporate/owner-operator provenance; registered to Data Sales Co Inc in Burnsville, MN is the principal recorded ownership detail. Registry actions beyond the listed ownership are Not published.
The cabin is listed in the typical Bravo arrangement as an executive 7–8 place club/forward‑galley layout with belted aft lav, though the exact current fit is unknown for this specific airframe. Avionics are specified as Honeywell Primus 1000, with a note that many later Bravos have been upgraded to Universal UNS-1/UNS-1K FMS options; the current upgrade status of N725DS is Not published. With a 1,900 nm range and 342 kts cruise speed, the aircraft is well suited to business missions and short transcontinental hops operated from its owner base in Burnsville, MN. Operational considerations for this airframe include standard Bravo-level inspections and engine maintenance for the PW530A powerplants; specific maintenance history for this serial is Not published.
Manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation), the Cessna 550B Citation Bravo represented a late-1990s light-cabin, twinjet performance niche characterized by a 45,000 ft ceiling and efficient cruise for owner-operators and small charter operators. The listed valuation of $2,300,000 for a 1997 Bravo aligns with market factors such as age, avionics fit, and common modernization trends (notably FMS upgrades). Prospective buyers and operators typically weigh upgrade status of avionics, engine program participation, and interior condition when assessing resale and operating economics for a Bravo of this vintage.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N725DS | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 550-0822 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 1997 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 1900 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 399 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500 to 19,999 lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |