N12549 1984 Cessna Citation II
- 1984Built
- 4Seats
- 1,998 nmRange
- 369 ktCruise
- 43,000 ftCeiling
INSIDE
The Cessna Citation II cabin.
Illustrations of a typical Cessna Citation II cabin, not N12549’s. Every aircraft’s completion differs.
RADAR ESTIMATE
What N12549 is worth, and where it’s heading.
Radar's value model doesn't cover the Cessna Citation II on its own yet, so this borrows the Embraer Phenom 300/300E curve, scales it to N12549's listing-based estimate and widens the range to match. An estimate, not an appraisal.
N12549 · On program · wider range
$299K
- In 2031
- $204.2K
- Value kept
- 68%
- Per year
- −7.3%
- Program effect
- $16.9K
- Confidence
- Low
5-year projection
The Embraer Phenom 300/300E curve, scaled to this Cessna Citation II
SPECIFICATIONS
Cessna Citation II specs
Published figures for the type, from public sources. A given aircraft varies with its completion, weight and mods.
- Model
- Cessna Citation II
- Year
- 1984
- Serial number
- 550-0501
- Engines
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4
- Thrust
- 2,500 lbf each
- Seats
- Up to 4
- Range
- 1,998 nm
- Cruise
- 369 ktas
- Published Mach
- 0.7
- Ceiling
- 43,000 ft
- Fuel capacity
- 860 US gal
- ICAO type
- C550
- Exterior
- Gamma gray with blue/red/gray stripes (mission livery recorded in listings)
THE AIRCRAFT’S LIFE
N12549 on the registry.
Registration events from FAA records, compiled November 2025. Maintenance, damage and component history live in the logbooks, not the registry.
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United States - US Customs Service
Registration/delivery to United States - US Customs Service (recorded delivery/registration date in spotter and registry summaries).
FAA registry -
Registry record
Airframe listed on the broker market (price history entry); listing noted engines removed and aircraft offered off-market.
FAA registry
FAA REGISTRATION
Registration details
- Registration
- N12549
- Certificate issued
- Jun 18, 1992
- Mode S code (hex)
- A0694B
- Aircraft category
- Fixed-wing multi-engine
- Weight class
- 12,500 to 20,000lbs
From FAA registry data as of November 2025. Check the FAA registry for the current record.
OWNERSHIP
Registered owner
United States - US Customs Service
EQUIPMENT AND HISTORY
As reported in public sources
- Avionics
- Garmin 530 with Collins radios and Bendix/King MFD (historical broker notes; non-RVSM configuration noted in listings)
- Cabin
- 4-place club arrangement (mission/observation fit described in listings)
- Interior
- Blue/gray interior; four passenger club seats; camera/EO-IR provisions and extended-nose mission installations reported in seller/spotter notes
- Maintenance program
- Phase I-IV inspections referenced as completed (seller notes 2017); complete logs claimed except for engine logs in most recent listing
Listings and registries are not the logbooks. A pre-buy confirms equipment, program status and damage history from the records themselves.
RESEARCH NOTES
About N12549
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed below, November 2025. Not checked against the aircraft's logbooks.
Overview
This entry covers airframe N12549, a Cessna 550 Citation II built in 1984 with serial number 550-0501. The airframe has been operated by and is listed to the United States - US Customs Service, a government operator based in the United States. Registry and broker notes for this airframe have highlighted a non-RVSM configuration and a mission/observation interior fit in historical listings.
Operations & Cabin
The cabin for N12549 is recorded in listings as a 4-place club arrangement tailored for mission/observation use rather than a standard transport layout. Avionics noted in historical broker information include a Garmin 530 complemented by Collins radios and a Bendix/King MFD; listings also specifically note a non-RVSM configuration. Typical operations described in the aircraft’s paperwork emphasize short-to-medium range missions consistent with its 1,998 nm range and observation role under the United States - US Customs Service operator. Maintenance considerations in broker notes reflect its governmental mission fit and the avionics/airworthiness state that affect ferry or resale preparations.
Model & Market Context
This airframe belongs to the Cessna 550 Citation II family, with performance data for N12549 indicating a 369 kts cruise and a 43,000 ft service ceiling. Market and resale considerations for this specific airframe are shaped by its mission-modified cabin, historical avionics suite, and non-RVSM status, all of which influence buyer interest and required modifications for civil or commercial reuse.
SOURCES
Where this page comes from
Built from FAA registry records, manufacturer specifications, and public flight-tracking and market data, compiled November 2025. Values come from Radar’s aircraft value model. Owners and operators can ask for a correction or removal.
BUYING, SELLING OR FINANCING
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