N89TJ

This entry covers the specific airframe registered as N89TJ, a 1982-built Cessna 551 Citation II/SP with serial number 551-0035. The aircraft is owned by Skywerx Aviation (corporation) based in Blair, NE, US and is operated under a United States registration. Registered to Skywerx Aviation and operated from its Blair, Nebraska base, the airframe reflects a mature airframe value and condition profile for early-1980s light-corporate jets. Notable registry actions: Not published; the assessed market value for this airframe is $796,103.

The airframe is configured in a typical seven-place executive layout designed for single-pilot operation and small-cabin executive seating, consistent with the Citation II/SP philosophy. Cabin accommodations emphasize concentrated executive transport for short- to medium-range missions, enabling point-to-point flights up to its 2,000 nm range at a cruise speed near 380 kts and with a high-altitude capability of 43,000 ft. Operated from Blair, NE, US by Skywerx Aviation, this airframe’s operational profile is likely focused on owner-flown business missions and charter legs that match its seven-seat cabin and single-pilot certification. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft center on aging-system inspections and engine support for the JT15D-4/4B powerplants given the airframe’s 1982 build year.

The Cessna 551 Citation II/SP occupies the light corporate jet niche offering a balance of range, speed, and single-pilot capability well-suited to owner/operators and small charter operators. Competing models in the same era and mission class prioritized similar cruise speeds and short-to-medium range performance, making resale and charter demand sensitive to avionics upgrades, maintenance history, and engine program status. For this particular airframe—serial 551-0035, built in 1982, and valued at $796,103—prospective buyers and operators would weigh the cost of avionics modernization, interior refurbishment, and continued JT15D engine support when assessing lifecycle and resale considerations.