N778TB

This airframe, registered as N778TB, is a 2004-built example of the Cessna 550 Citation Bravo, serial number 550-1083. The aircraft is owned by WEST STAR CONSTRUCTION INC, a corporation based in Kingsburg, CA, US, which appears as the registered operator/home base in available records. No other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published for this specific airframe. As a mid-2000s light business jet with an assessed market value of $2,180,000, the airframe represents a mature asset in the secondary market and reflects typical condition and valuation for its model year.

The airframe is configured with 8 passenger seats, consistent with typical Citation Bravo interior layouts emphasizing short- to mid-range executive transport. Based out of Kingsburg, CA, the operator likely uses the type for regional business travel and charter-style missions within the aircraft’s 1,658 nm range and high-speed cruise capability of 342 kts. Powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A engines, operational considerations include standard inspection and overhaul cycles for mid-2000s PW500-series turbofans and adherence to manufacturer service bulletins. Cabin amenities and specific avionics fit for this serial are not published, so detailed equipment lists and bespoke interior modifications are not documented in the provided data.

The Cessna 550 Citation Bravo occupies the light business jet niche, offering transcontinental regional capability with a service ceiling up to 45,000 ft and efficient cruise performance. Competing models in its era include other light jets such as earlier Citation variants and small-cabin offerings from manufacturers like Hawker Beechcraft and Embraer. Buyer and charter demand for a 2004 Bravo typically emphasizes operating economy, reliability of the PW530A powerplants, and lower acquisition cost—as reflected by the $2,180,000 valuation—while resale considerations focus on avionics updates, engine hours, and completion condition.