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Cessna Aircraft Company 550
C550
Photo via Wikimedia Commons: Cessna 550B Citation Bravo (N418RR, cn 550-1048) (11-2-2024).jpg
Year
Owner
Cessna Aircraft Company
Last seen
MTOW
6,000 kg
Range
1,900 nm
Seats
12
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Cessna Aircraft Company · 550
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
645
Active
557
Origin
US
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
C550
C550
6,000 kg1,900 nm384 kt12
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Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A22CE · 64 · issued 2008-10-01

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A22CE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

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Cessna Aircraft Company 550 manuals & documents

36 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 550 Wiring Diagram · Supplemental Type Certificate · Service Bulletins · Airworthiness Directives · Performance Data · V Speeds Reference · Training Manual · Weight And Balance · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
SECTION II - OPERATING LIMITATIONS · 1998

This document serves as the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Cessna 550 Citation II, detailing critical operating limitations and performance data essential for safe flight operations. It is intended for pilots and aviation professionals who operate this aircraft model. The handbook includes information on weight limitations, center-of-gravity limits, powerplant limitations, fuel specifications, and speed limitations, among other operational guidelines. Adherence to these limitations is crucial for maintaining safety and compliance with aviation regulations.

  • Maximum Design Ramp Weight: 15,000 lbs (6,804 kg)
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 14,800 lbs (6,713 kg)
  • Maximum Landing Weight: 13,500 lbs (6,123 kg)
  • Approved Fuels: Jet A, Jet A-1, JP-4, JP-5, JP-8
  • Maximum Operating Speed: 0.700 Mach above 27,900 feet

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People also ask
How many Cessna Aircraft Company 550 are there?

645 Cessna Aircraft Company 550 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 557 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company 550?

The Cessna Aircraft Company 550 has a range of about 1,900 nautical miles.

How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company 550?

The Cessna Aircraft Company 550 cruises at around 384 knots.

What is the Cessna Aircraft Company 550's maximum take-off weight?

The Cessna Aircraft Company 550 has a maximum take-off weight of 6,000 kg.

How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company 550 have?

The Cessna Aircraft Company 550 is typically configured for up to 12 occupants.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company 550?

The Cessna Aircraft Company 550 uses ICAO type designator C550.

Is the Cessna Aircraft Company 550 type certified?

Yes. The Cessna Aircraft Company 550 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.