N178DA 1984 Cessna Citation S/II

Overview

This article covers airframe N178DA, a Cessna 550 Citation S/II built in 1984 with manufacturer serial S550-0004. The aircraft is owned by the corporation Ar Leasing LLC, based in Portland, OR, US, and is registered in the US. Its recorded ownership under Ar Leasing LLC represents the primary identifiable registry entry for this specific airframe; no prior owner history is published. The airframe’s basic condition and valuation details are not published publicly in the supplied data.

Operations & Cabin

Cabin layout and specific avionics fit for this airframe are not published in the provided dataset; the statement reflects the absence of detailed interior or equipment logs for N178DA. Based on the certification and configuration data supplied, the airframe is configured with seating for 8, which typically supports executive transport, small-group charter, or corporate shuttle missions within a medium-range profile. The listed range of 1,998 nm and cruise of 399 kts enable point-to-point operations across regional transcontinental sectors in the continental United States from the owner’s base in Portland, OR, US. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow the Citation S/II model program and the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4B engine support network; no aircraft-specific maintenance actions or notable upgrades are published for S550-0004.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna 550 Citation S/II family occupies the light-to-midsize business jet niche, offering moderate range and high-altitude capability up to 43,000 ft, as exemplified by this airframe. With twin JT15D-4B engines rated at 2,500 lbf each, the type competes historically with other light jets of the era in charter and corporate markets. Buyer and charter demand for airframes like N178DA hinges on condition, equipment fit, and maintenance history; given the absence of published valuation or avionics specifics for this serial (S550-0004), resale considerations would focus on customary Citation S/II checks, engine program status, and any available records held by Ar Leasing LLC.