N896MA

This entry covers the airframe bearing registration N896MA, a 2003-built Cessna 550B Citation Bravo with manufacturer's serial number 550-1065. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is recorded as owned by JOE H ANDERSON JR & SONS INC, a corporate owner based in Lake City, FL, US. Its documented configuration and recent broker listing describe a well-equipped executive interior and avionics suite; the airframe's market valuation is listed at $2,191,286, reflecting condition and equipment levels reported.

The interior, as described in a broker listing for this specific airframe, is configured for executive transport in a seven-passenger center-club layout with a forward refreshment center and a beltable aft flushing lavatory, providing a balance of passenger comfort and utility aboard N896MA. Avionics fitted to this airframe include a Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS paired with Honeywell Primus 660 weather radar and a Garmin GTN 650/750 Xi installed via STC, together with Garmin GTX345R/GTX335R transponders and an ADS-B Out STC installation. Typical missions for this airframe type and configuration would include regional business transport and owner-operator trips within the aircraft's published range and cruise profile; the documented owner is based in Lake City, FL, US, which likely serves as the principal operating base. The combination of modernized navigation/comm equipment and a refreshed executive interior are notable for maintenance scheduling and equipment compliance during resale or transfer of ownership.

The Cessna 550B Citation Bravo occupies a light business jet niche emphasizing efficient short-to-medium regional trips with relatively high cruise speed and 45,000 ft capability. Competing aircraft in the class offer similar mission flexibility, and buyer demand typically focuses on proven systems, upgrade history, and interior condition—factors evident in the reported avionics STCs and cabin layout of this airframe. For operators and prospective purchasers, maintenance tracking of the twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A engines and documented avionics upgrades (GTN series, ADS-B Out) will be primary considerations affecting operating costs and resale value.