N898BA

This airframe, registered as N898BA, is a Cessna 550 Citation Bravo (Model 550) built in 2000 with serial number 550-0902. The aircraft is operated/owned by MURPHY AIR LLC and is linked to a home base in Pine Bluff, AR, US under U.S. registration. The airframe’s corporate ownership by MURPHY AIR LLC represents the principal recorded stewardship; no other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published in the supplied data. Manufacturer information lists the airframe as a product of Cessna (Textron Aviation) and it is categorized as a fixed-wing multi-engine airplane.

The airframe is configured with 8 seats, supporting small-group corporate transport or executive charter missions consistent with light-cabin business jets. With a maximum cruise speed of 403 knots and a range of 1,998 nautical miles, the aircraft is suited to point-to-point regional and transcontinental missions within the continental United States and to nearby international destinations. Based in Pine Bluff, AR, operations under MURPHY AIR LLC will typically center on charter or company transport tasks requiring fast cruise and moderate transcontinental reach. Specifics such as detailed cabin layout, avionics suite, and interior amenities are not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations should reflect the twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A engines and typical light-jet inspection cycles associated with a 2000-model Citation Bravo.

The Cessna 550 Citation Bravo (Model 550) family occupies the light-cabin business jet niche, offering a balance of speed, range, and operating economics for owner-operators and small charter operators. With a service ceiling of 43,000 feet and cruise capability near 403 knots, the model competes with similar light jets for short-to-medium haul corporate missions. Buyers and operators tend to consider the Pratt & Whitney PW530A engine commonality, airframe age (this example is a 2000 build), and regional demand when assessing maintenance planning and resale value.