N79BF

This entry documents airframe N79BF, a Cessna 550B Citation Bravo built in 2004 with serial number 550-1080. The aircraft is owned by FLIOWAY LLC of Iowa City, IA, US, and is registered in the US; acquired by FLIOWAY LLC is the most recent notable ownership event on record. As a 2004-model Bravo, the airframe presents as a mid-life light business jet with a reported market valuation of $2,200,000, reflecting condition- and market-driven depreciation typical for the type. Registry history is straightforward with no additional operators published beyond the corporate owner; maintenance and valuation notes are tied to the airframe's age and installed equipment.

The cabin of N79BF is fitted in a typical 7-place executive layout with a forward club and an aft club/sofa configuration and an optional belted lavatory, providing executive transport for short- to medium-haul missions. The avionics suite is the typical for the Bravo, a Honeywell Primus 1000, supporting the aircraft’s operational use in business and charter roles with modern navigation and flight management capabilities for its generation. Based from Iowa City, IA, US under corporate ownership, the aircraft is suited to regional interstate missions and point-to-point executive transport within its 1,744 nm range and cruise speed near 400 kts, often operated for business travel, owner flights, or charter dispatches. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect mid-2000s systems and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A engine support pathways.

The Cessna 550B Citation Bravo occupies a performance niche as a light, twin-engine business jet with transregional capability, blending modest operating costs with practical cabin accommodations for up to 7 passengers. Competing models in the same market segment include other light Citation variants and comparable light jets from manufacturers such as Learjet and Embraer Phenom series, where buyers consider range, operating economics, and avionics when selecting airframes. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2004 Bravo hinge on engine shop visit history, avionics upgrades (the Honeywell Primus 1000 being standard), and completed inspections—factors that critically influence values around the listed $2,200,000 figure.