N819EK

This article covers the specific airframe bearing registration N819EK, a Cessna S550 Citation S/II built in 1984 with manufacturer's serial number S550-0009. The airframe is owned by MAISAKA LLC, a corporation based in Fremont, CA, US, and has been listed with registry and sales information indicating a valuation of $733,401 and condition notes tied to interior updates. Operator activity and home-base operations are reported from the owner's location in California, with an interior carpet update completed in October 2021 cited in listings. Notable registry actions include documented listings that describe an executive-configured cabin and avionics combinations reflecting legacy and supplemental navigation equipment.

The aircraft is outfitted in an 8-place executive layout featuring tan leather seating and an interior carpet that was updated in October 2021, consistent with light refurbishment for continued corporate use. Avionics reported in public listings combine a Sperry SPZ-500 Integrated Flight Control System / Pro Line autopilot elements with Collins communications/navigation equipment and Garmin navigation equipment noted as supplemental or updated items. Typical missions for this individual Citation S/II airframe would include short- to mid-range executive transport from its operator base in the San Francisco Bay Area, reflecting the platform's capability for regional corporate flights. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with older-series Citation S/II operator practices, including attention to JT15D engine programs and legacy avionics support.

The Cessna S550 Citation S/II occupies a light corporate jet niche offering moderate range and high cruise speed for its era, with the twin JT15D engines providing 2,500 lbf of thrust apiece and a 43,000 ft service ceiling. Competing models historically include other light jets of the early 1980s and later upgrades of the Citation family; buyer and charter demand for airframes like N819EK typically centers on value-sensitive corporate purchasers or owner-operators seeking a proven airframe with modest refurbishment. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial-numbered airframe reflect age-related systems updates—such as the noted cabin refresh—and the mixed avionics fit that can influence upgrade costs and marketability.