Cessna S550 (design reference) price Value, specs, cabin and the US fleet
- US fleet23
A rough value guide across the registered fleet: $820K by build year, 1984 to 1987, the middle of each year's range. Configuration, condition and logbooks determine an individual aircraft's value. Light jet, built 1984 to 1987. 23 are on the US register, each with its own page by tail number (FAA data, October 2026).
PRICE: A ROUGH RANGE
Cessna S550 (design reference) price: a rough range by build year.
Radar's value model does not cover the S550 (design reference) yet, so this is a rough range, not an estimate for any one aircraft. From Radar's listing-based estimates for business jets of similar engine thrust and age. The band is the range for each build year and the line its middle. Hours, engines, damage history, equipment and the logbooks move the price of any one aircraft.
- 1987 S550 (design reference)Rough range$460K–$1.5M
- 1986 S550 (design reference)Rough range$460K–$1.5M
- 1984 S550 (design reference)Rough range$460K–$1.5M
FOR SALE AND THE MARKET
S550 (design reference) for sale: the market in numbers.
Radar does not list aircraft for sale. Before you shop, this is the market the listings sit in: what has sold, what changed hands, and the fleet a buyer chooses from.
- US-registered 23 Built 1984 to 1987
- Registered in the last year 5 New certificates since Oct 5, 2025: deliveries, changes of owner and renewals
- Registered to entities 100% 23 to companies and trusts, 0 to individuals
Recently registered
- N633AT1985 Cessna S550 (design reference) · registered Sep 9, 2026 · NRX Pharmaceuticals Inc
- N256CPCessna S550 (design reference) · registered Jul 27, 2026 · Skymax Aero LLC
- N550CZ1987 Cessna S550 (design reference) · registered Mar 17, 2026 · MLDG Aviation LLC
- N900LMCessna S550 (design reference) · registered Mar 3, 2026 · Miller Aviation LLC
- N812HA1985 Cessna S550 (design reference) · registered Nov 10, 2025 · Central Virginia Aviation Inc
Where they are registered
- FL 5
- TX 3
- DE 2
- LA 2
- VA 2
- AR 1
- AZ 1
- CO 1
- MS 1
- MT 1
State of the registered owner's address. Many aircraft are registered to companies or trusts in states other than where they are based.
INTERIOR
The S550 (design reference) interior and seat map.
Illustration of a representative Citation S/II seven-chair example cabin and its layout. Every aircraft's completion differs. Compare private jet interiors by class.
SPECIFICATIONS
S550 (design reference) specs
Published figures for the type, from public sources. A given aircraft varies with its completion, weight and modifications.
- Category
- Light jet
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
7 FAA ADs in effect name the S550 (design reference)
ADs published since 1995 whose applicability names the type; 2 require recurring actions. Whether one applies to a given aircraft depends on its serial number and equipment.
- AD 2015-17-12 Recurring
Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes
This AD was prompted by reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes in the A/C motor.
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to the Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, that have an air conditioning (A/C) system installed via a Cessna Aircraft Company supplemental type certificate (STC) identified in paragraph (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4) of this AD. (1) SA3849SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/029C5719AD18E79C86257C1A0069742C?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa3849sw). (2) SA7580SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/7C9B0FB7D5923D4986257C1A0069E2C0?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa7580sw). (3) SA7753SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/A78233CBB3314BAF86257C1A0069D128?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa7753sw). (4) SA8918SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/5FAD7ABA3EAA464C86257C1A0069F239?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa8918sw). Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of this AD--Affected Airplane Models and Serial Numbers (S/Ns) Cessna aircraft company airplane models S/Ns Model 500 and 501 airplanes: 0001 through 0689 inclusive. Model 550 and 551 airplanes: 0002 through 0733 inclusive, and 0801 through 1136 inclusive. Model S550 airplanes: 0001 through 0160 inclusive. Model 560 airplanes: 0001 through 0707 inclusive, and 0751 through 0815 inclusive. Model 650 airplanes: 0200 through 0241 inclusive, and 7001 through 7119 inclusive.
- AD 2013-09-11 Recurring
Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes
This AD was prompted by multiple reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes in the air conditioning (A/C) motor.
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to the following Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes, certificated in any category. (1) Model 500 and 501 airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 0001 through 0689 inclusive. (2) Model 550 and 551 airplanes, S/Ns 0002 through 0733 inclusive, and 0801 through 1136 inclusive. (3) Model S550 airplanes, S/Ns 0001 through 0160 inclusive. (4) Model 560 airplanes, S/Ns 0001 through 0707 inclusive, and 0751 through 0815 inclusive. (5) Model 560XL airplanes, S/Ns 5001 through 5300 inclusive. (6) Model 650 airplanes, S/Ns 0200 through 0241 inclusive, and 7001 through 7119 inclusive.
- AD 2006-16-18 One-time
Sandel Avionics Incorporated Model ST3400 Terrain Awareness Warning System/Radio Magnetic Indicator (TAWS/RMI) Units Approved Under Technical Standard Order(s) C113, C151a, or C151b; Installed on Various Small and Transport Category Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to prevent a bearing error, which could lead to an airplane departing from its scheduled flight path, which could result in a reduction in separation from, and a possible collision with, other aircraft or terrain.
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to Sandel Avionics Incorporated (Sandel) Model ST3400 terrain awareness warning system/radio magnetic indicator (TAWS/RMI) units approved under Technical Standard Order(s) C113, C151a, or C151b; as identified in Sandel ST3400 Service Bulletin SB3400-01, Revision B, dated September 15, 2004; as installed on various small and transport category airplanes, certificated in any category, including, but not limited, to the airplane models listed in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.--Manufacturers/Airplane Models Manufacturer Airplane model(s) Airbus: A300. Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet Aviation (AMD/BA).. Falcon 10. Boeing: 727, 737, 747. Bombardier (LearJet): 24, 35, 36, 55. British Aerospace (Operations) Limited: Jetstream Series 3101. Cessna: 208, 208B, 421C; 501, 525, 550, 560, 650, S550. Embraer: EMB-120. Dassault-Aviation: Mystere-Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 200. Gulfstream: G-I, G-1159A (G-III) Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI): 1124, 1125 Westwind Astra. McDonnell Douglas: DC-10. Piper: PA-31T2. Raytheon: 58; 1900D, 400; A36; BAe.125 Series 800A; HS.125 Series 600A/700A; Hawker 800-XP; 200, 300, 350; A200, B100, B200, B300, C90, C90A, C90B, E90, F90; MU-300-10. Sabreliner: 60 (NA-265-60). Twin Commander: 500-A, 695A. Viking Air Limited: DHC-6.
- AD 2007-11-17 One-time
Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in the service bulletins specified in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.--Cessna Service Bulletins Cessna Service Bulletin Revision Date Cessna model SB500-26-02, including Service 1: July 7, 2005: 500/501 airplanes. Bulletin Supplemental Data, dated April 1, 2005. SB500-26-02: Original: April 1, 2005: 500/501 airplanes. SB550-26-05: Original: April 1, 2005: 550/551 airplanes. SB560-26-01: Original: April 1, 2005: 560 airplanes. SB560XL-26-02: 1: December 22, 2004: 560XL airplanes. SB750-26-05: Original: November 24, 2004: 750 airplanes. SBS550-26-02: Original: April 1, 2005: S550 airplanes.
ADs that may apply to the S550 (design reference): all 8, with applicability → · Look up ADs by N-number · AD burden by model, ranked
EVERY TAIL
Cessna S550 (design reference) aircraft by tail number
| Registration | Year | Serial | Registered owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| N323JR | 1987 | S550-0129 | S550 LLC |
| N550CZ | 1987 | S550-0128 | MLDG Aviation LLC |
| N401HT | 1986 | S5500115 | Tailwinds LLC |
| N616TG | 1986 | S550-0119 | Yucaipa Aviation Inc |
| N393E | 1985 | S550-0053 | Harvest International Ministries Inc |
| N413CT | 1985 | S550-0017 | Eagle LLC |
| N633AT | 1985 | S550-0066 | NRX Pharmaceuticals Inc |
| N705SP | 1985 | S550-0048 | Sealandsky LLC |
| N812HA | 1985 | S550-0054 | Central Virginia Aviation Inc |
| N936BR | 1985 | S550-0058 | MGT Interests LLC |
| N50NB | 1984 | S550-0022 | Lexington Air Services LLC |
| N84LG | 1984 | S550-0013 | Landing Gear 7 LLC |
| N557CS | 1984 | S550-0016 | Rabbit Hill Industries Inc |
| N25GZ | Not on record | S550-0011 | TVPX Aircraft Soultions Trustee |
| N27TB | Not on record | S550-0082 | Bos Dairies LLC |
| N57BJ | Not on record | S550-0052 | Plukair Delaware LLC |
| N123FF | Not on record | S550-0005 | N123FF LLC |
| N241DS | Not on record | S550-0042 | NCB Air Ventures LLC |
| N256CP | Not on record | S550-0033 | Skymax Aero LLC |
| N509RP | Not on record | S550-0030 | Ronald A Peterson Inc |
| N882RB | Not on record | S550-0075 | Gainesville Aircraft Sales Inc |
| N900LM | Not on record | S550-0145 | Miller Aviation LLC |
| N9228Z | Not on record | S550-0057 | N9928Z LLC |
Registry data and public sources. Individual owners are not named.
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QUESTIONS
S550 (design reference) questions, answered from the data
How much does an S550 (design reference) cost?
Radar's rough range is about $460K to $1.5M for a 1987 and $460K to $1.5M for a 1984. From Radar's listing-based estimates for business jets of similar engine thrust and age. These are rough ranges, not appraisals: hours, engines, damage history, equipment and the logbooks move the price of any one aircraft.
What affects the price of an S550 (design reference)?
What moves the price of any one S550 (design reference): total time and engine time, engine program enrollment, damage history, avionics and equipment, and complete logbooks. Build year sets the baseline shown on this page; a S550 (design reference) with high hours, an engine near overhaul or gaps in its records sells below it, and one with low time, recent inspections and full records above it.
Where can I find an S550 (design reference) for sale?
Radar does not list aircraft for sale. It tracks all 23 US-registered S550 (design reference)s by tail number, each with its registration record and a value estimate, so you can check a listing against the value of its build year and look up the aircraft's own history before you call.
How many S550 (design reference)s are there?
23 S550 (design reference)s are on the US civil aircraft register (FAA file of October 2026), built 1984 to 1987. Aircraft registered in other countries are not counted. Radar has a page for each US registration.
Who owns S550 (design reference)s?
Of the 23 US-registered S550 (design reference)s, 23 (100%) are registered to companies, trusts and other entities and 0 to individuals. Radar names entity owners only; individuals are shown as privately registered. The most common states of registration are FL (5), TX (3), DE (2).
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