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Citation 550/551

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Overview

Cessna developed a larger capacity Citation model in the mid 1970s, a stretch version of the Citation 500 that could accommodate up to 10 passengers. More powerful 2,500 lbf Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D4 engines and greater fuel tankage meant higher cruise speeds and longer range, and greater fuel capacity and span wings were also added.

The Model 550 Citation II was announced in September 1976. It first flew on 31 January, 1977 and FAA certification for two pilot operation was awarded in March 1978. The Model II/SP Citation 551 is the single pilot version.

Improvements were made to the design for the Model S550 Citation S/II. Announced in October 1983, the S550 first flew on 14 February, 1984. Certification, including an exemption for single pilot operation, was granted the following July. It was given 2,500 lbf JT15D4B turbofans plus a supercritical airfoil that had been developed for the Citation III. The main cabin seats up to 11 passengers, or it can be configured as an air ambulance with one or two stretchers and up to four medical attendants. The S500 initially replaced the 550 from 1984, but production of the latter resumed in late 1985 and both variants remained in production until the introduction of the Bravo.

The Bravo features 2,885 lbf P&WC PW530A turbofans, Honeywell Primus EFIS avionics, a revised interior based on that of the Citation Ultra and trailing link main undercarriage. The Bravo first flew on 25 April, 1995 and was granted certification in August 1996. Deliveries commenced in February 1997 and continued until production ceased in late 2006 when it was replaced by the Citation CJ3.

Specifications
  • Typical passenger capacity:   7
  • Range:   1,430 nm (full seats)
  • Cruise speed:   355 - 405 kts
  • Cabin height:   4.67 ft
  • Cabin width:   4.75 ft
  • Cabin length:   16 ft
  • Cabin volume:   312 cu ft
  • Active fleet worldwide:   962
  • Available for charter worldwide:   160
  • Typical price:   $1,756,000 to $2,995,000 pre-owned.
  • Production dates:   1978 - 2006
  • 550 Citation II is a stretched Citation I, enhanced by new wing as S550 Citation S/II and 551 Citation II/SP for single-pilot operation. Laterly produced as 550B Bravo

  • Engines:   Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D Series, Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530 Series
Variant types
World fleetCharter fleetTypical paxCabin volumeCruiseRangeYears
Citation II SP 61 6 7 306 cu ft 375 kts 1,220 nm 1978 - 1994
Citation II 456 60 7 296 cu ft 321 kts 1,355 nm 1978 - 1996
Citation S/II 135 15 8 312 cu ft 410 kts 1,800 nm 1985 - 1989
Citation Bravo 310 80 7 309 cu ft 405 kts 1,290 nm 1997 - 2006

 

Supplemental Type Certificates

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25/11/2022 EASA: 10080739. Cessna Citation ADS-B Upgrade. Activation of ADS-B DO-260B capabilities with existing UNS-1Lw FMS as GNSS source.
Citation II, Citation I, Citation S/II, Citation V
STC holder: Sirium Aerotech

 

Charter operators
Canada Coulson Group , FLYGTA , Private Air
Mexico Aero Roca , Aeronaves TSM , Performance Air , Rajet Aeroservicios
U.S.A. Air Ambulance Worldwide , Air Trek , Aira Aviation , Aircraft Services Group , Airflair , AirMed International , Aitheras Aviation Group , American Jet International , ATD Flight Systems , Better Living Aviation , Century Aviation , Charter First , Club Jet Charter , Corporate Air , Corporate Flight , Crow Executive Air , CSM Aviation , DavisAir , Desert Jet , First AV Group , Flight Level Aviation , FliteAccess , Golden State Jet , Griffing Flying Service , Hampton Roads Charter Service , HessJet , Hill Private Aviation , Honaker Aviation , Jet Access Aviation , Jet Air , Jet Services , JetsPlus , Legacy Aviation , Liberty Air Management , Lone Star Aviators , Midwest Flying Service , MPI Jet , Navesink Aviation , Noble Air Charter , Paragon Airways , PAS Jet Charter , Physicians Air Transport , Premier Private Jets , Privateflite Aviation , Resort Air , RVR Aviation , Saturn Aviation , Silverhawk Aviation , SkyBlue Jet Aviation , SKYNET Air Charter , Solutions Air Charter , Trego-Dugan Aviation , Trident Aircraft , Triton Air , Valley Air Service , Zanesville Aviation
Maintenance centres
Duncan Aviation
www.duncanaviation.aero
Family-owned Duncan Aviation is known for its maintenance expertise, one-shop capabilities and fast turntimes.
Canada Anderson Air , Aviation Unlimited , Brant Aero , Cavalier Aviation , Central Aircraft Maintenance , Chartright Air Group , Conair Aviation , Corporate Aircraft Restorations , Davis Aircraft Services , Enterprise Aviation Group , Fast Air , Flying Colours Corp. , Foster Aircraft Maintenance , Handfield Aviation , Hill Aircraft Service , Levaero Aviation , New United Goderich , Starlink Aviation , Textron Aviation Canada , Toronto Aircraft Maintenance , Upper Valley Aviation
Mexico Antair , ASI Aerosoluciones Internacionales
U.S.A. ACI Jet MRO , Aero Center Epps Atlanta , AeroCheck MRO , Altus Aerospace , Apex Aviation , ASG Aerospace , Aviators Plus , Axcess Aviation Maintenance , Baker Aviation , Banyan Air Service , Bismarck Aero Center , Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies , Broadie's Aircraft & Engine Service , Calspan Air Services , Carolina Aviation Technical Services , Causey Aviation Service , Central Flying Service , Columbia Air Services , Constant Aviation , Contour Aviation Maintenance , Cutter Aviation , Des Moines Flying Service , Desert Jet Maintenance , DFW Aviation , Dumont Aviation , Duncan Aviation , Eagle Aviation , Edwards Jet Center , Elliott Aviation , Elliott Aviation , Elliott Aviation of Atlanta , Emery Air , Fargo Jet Center , Flightcraft , Flying Colours Corp. , Friend Aircare , FTair , G. H. Enterprises , Hawkeye Aviation , Heritage Aviation , J.A. Air Center , JAG Aviation , Jet Access Maintenance , Jet Access Maintenance , Jet Air , Jet East, a Gama Aviation company , Jet East, a Gama Aviation company , JetEXE Aviation , JetRight Aviation Maintenance , Keystone MRO (AZ) , Lane Aviation Corporation , Legacy Aviation Services , Metrea Aviation Services , Monarch Air , Napa Jet Center , Naples Jet Center , OK3 Air , Plane Place Aviation , Precision Air , Precision Aircraft Maintenance , Premier Aviation Services , Premier Jet Center , Private Jet Maintenance , Propel Aviation Sales & Services , RBR Maintenance , Ross Aviation Flight Maintenance , Santa Fe Aero Services , Shoreline Aviation , Signature TechnicAir (BZN) , Signature TechnicAir (FAT) , Signature TechnicAir (GRR) , Signature TechnicAir (GSO) , Signature TechnicAir (INT) , Signature TechnicAir (MSP) , Signature TechnicAir (OMA) , Signature TechnicAir (STP) , Sky Aircraft Maintenance , Skyservice Bend , SkyWay MRO Services , SoCal Jet Services , SoCal Jets , Special Services Corporation , Spirit Aeronautics , StandardAero (IAH) , Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems (FTY) , Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems (GYH) , Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems (MQY) , Straight Flight , Sunrise Jets , Textron Aviation (Greensboro) , Textron Aviation (Houston) , Textron Aviation (Indianapolis) , Textron Aviation (Mesa) , Textron Aviation (Milwaukee) , Textron Aviation (New York) , Textron Aviation (Orlando) , Textron Aviation (Sacramento) , Textron Aviation (San Antonio) , Textron Aviation (Tampa) , Textron Aviation (Wichita) , Textron Aviation Satellite Service Center - Dallas , Thornton Aviation , Toledo Jet Center , Toledo Jet Center , University Air Center , West Star Aviation , West Star Aviation , West Star Aviation , West Star Aviation , Western Aircraft , Western Airways , Wing Aviation Maintenance , Winner Aviation Corporation , Yingling Aviation , Yingling Aviation
Completions centres
U.S.A. Capital Aviation , Fargo Jet Center , Highlands Aviation , Premier Jet Center , Rose-Wood Aircraft Completions , Western Aircraft , Yingling Aviation
Type rating training providers
U.S.A. CAE Dallas , FlightSafety Orlando Learning Center , FlightSafety San Antonio Learning Center , Premier Jet Training , SimCom Aviation Training , SkyBlue Jet Aviation
News from Business Air News
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December 5, 2023
The current standby instrument systems in Citation 500/501/550/S550/560/560XL series aircraft has become difficult and costly to repair. The STC provides a cost effective and easily installed solution.
PWI unveils Citation cabin lighting solution
August 15, 2023
PWI LED kits are engineered to connect directly to the aircraft wiring, using the exact electrical connectors found in the Citation. This makes the plug-and-play installation of LEDs very straightforward.
Blackhawk close to tick for GI-275 on Citation series
April 25, 2023
Citation 500 series aircraft owners looking for a turnkey solution to their ageing standby instrument systems will soon be able to update with the new Garmin GI-275 electronic installation.
January 16, 2023SEA offers GI 275 as cost-effective Part 25 ESI replacement
January 19, 2022DragonFly adds Citation Bravo to fleet
December 16, 2021PWI receives FAA PMA certification for LED ice light
December 13, 2021PMA approves PWI 303R LED right angled light
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August 26, 2021Honeywell gains EASA approval for RDR-7000 weather radar
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July 20, 2020FAA releases TSO for Honeywell 3-D radar system
June 19, 2020Tyrol offers contamination-free transport for all passengers
December 2, 2019US Customs retires drug interceptor Citations
August 20, 2019Bravos to Synergy as it moves up a weight category
August 20, 2019A second Bravo for Desert Jet
May 14, 2019Second Bravo joins Green Bay charter fleet
February 22, 2018Xclusive welcomes second Bravo to charter roster
August 1, 2017Owner/pilots: flying your own aircraft is good for the soul
December 3, 2014Me & My Aircraft – Small jets: Buyers are spoilt for choice in crowded small jet segment
June 9, 2014Flexflight makes London inroads with Citation
July 9, 2012Me & My Aircraft: Fresh contenders will bring the best technology to the light jet arena
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