N889CP
Cessna 550 Citation II
Cessna Aircraft Company (now Textron Aviation)
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1711 NM
Range
403 MPH
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2022-09-08No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Cessna 550 Citation II
Overview
1978 CESSNA 550 Citation II (MSN 550-0031). Registered to 1KHOMES LLC (Asheville, NC). Certificate issued 2022-09-08; Airworthiness certificate 2019-12-21; registration expires 2025-09-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 (2500 lbf each)
- Range: 1711 nm
- Cruise: 384 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 7–8-place executive layout (classic Citation II interior; exact layout for this airframe not published). Avionics: Garmin GNS‑530 WAAS, Garmin GNS‑430, dual Collins GTX transponders (per listings); ADS‑B Out reported on listings.
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N889CP, is a 1978-built Cessna 550 Citation II, serial 550-0031, currently owned by 1KHOMES LLC of Asheville, NC, US. The airframe was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (now Textron Aviation) and carries a United States civil registration. Public listings describe avionics equipment and ADS‑B Out capability, which serve as recent condition and equipment highlights for this airframe. Operator base and detailed historical registry events beyond current ownership are not published in the provided data.
The cabin for this airframe is reported as the typical 7–8‑place executive layout associated with the classic Citation II interior; the exact configuration for this specific airframe is not published. Avionics reported on listings include Garmin GNS‑530 WAAS, Garmin GNS‑430, and dual Collins GTX transponders, and ADS‑B Out is reported on listings, indicating compliance with modern surveillance requirements for U.S. airspace. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft type and this equipment fit would include short‑to‑medium range corporate transportation or owner‑piloted travel from its Asheville, North Carolina base to destinations within the aircraft’s 1,711 nm range at cruise speeds near 384 kts. Maintenance considerations for this airframe include legacy airframe age (built 1978) and twin JT15D‑4 engine support and inspection intervals customary to late‑1970s Citation IIs.
The Cessna 550 Citation II occupies a light twinjet niche offering higher cruise speeds and altitudes than earlier Citation models while retaining relatively modest operating costs for a small business jet. Competing models historically include other late‑1970s to 1980s light business jets with similar mission performance. Buyer and charter demand for the model often reflects platform age, avionics fit, and engine support; the presence of WAAS‑capable navigation, dual transponders, and ADS‑B Out on listings improves utility and resale appeal for U.S. operators. Resale and maintenance considerations emphasize airframe age, availability of JT15D‑series parts, and the extent of interior and avionics refurbishments.