N811VG

This entry covers airframe tail number N811VG, a Cessna 551 Citation II/SP built in 1979 with serial number 5510017. The airframe is registered in the US and is owned by ATLANTIC WINGS LLC, an LLC based in New Bern, NC, US. The aircraft has been maintained in executive configuration and has appeared on market listings with avionics upgrades reported on recent listings. Current estimated market value is $922,375 and the airframe is categorized as a fixed-wing multi-engine business jet.

The cabin of N811VG is configured in an executive 8-passenger double-club layout, a common arrangement for 551 conversions and upgrades that prioritizes face-to-face seating and business-class comfort. Avionics fit reported for this airframe includes Garmin GTN 750/650xi, GTX transponder(s), and ADS‑B IN/OUT capability, enhancing situational awareness and regulatory compliance in domestic US airspace. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would include short-to-medium range corporate and charter trips within a roughly 1,800 nm radius, operating from its base in New Bern, NC, US. Maintenance considerations reflect the airframe’s vintage (1979) and the common need for ongoing avionics and system component upgrades to retain operational and resale value.

The Cessna 551 Citation II/SP occupies a market niche as a light-to-midsize business jet offering moderate range and high-speed cruise near 399 kts, competing with contemporaries that balance operating cost and cabin utility. Demand among private owners and small charter operators tends to favor examples with updated avionics and well-documented maintenance, attributes noted for this airframe. Resale considerations for a 1979 airframe like N811VG center on engine lifecycle, avionics modernization, and the documented condition that supports its reported valuation of $922,375.