The Cessna 550 (ICAO type C550) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Transport category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 6,800 kg. It offers a maximum range of 2,300 nm, a cruise speed of 403 knots, a service ceiling of 45,000 ft and seating for up to 12 across its variants.
Cessna 550
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 856
- Active
- 855
- Origin
- United States
93 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550 550 | — | 6,000–6,800 kg | 1,900–2,300 nm | 384–403 kt | 8–12 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A22CE · Rev 64 · issued 2008-10-01
- Category
- Transport
- MTOW
- 6,396 kg
- MZFW
- 4,309 kg
- Seats
- 2 crew · 11 passengers
- Fuel
- 1,405 L
- Ceiling
- 43,000 ft
Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations effective February 1, 1965, as amended by Amendments 25-1 through 25-17;
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Cessna 550 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 550 fleet — updated daily.
35 yearsmedian age
Of the 515 registered Cessna 550 with a known build year (60% of the 856 we track), the median age is 35 years.
43changed registration in 12 months
43 of the 856 registered Cessna 550 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 43 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 155
- Tracked flights
- 631
- Tracked flight hours
- 2,041
- Share of fleet flying
- 18%
155 Cessna 550 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (18% of the registered fleet), across 631 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Cessna 550 manuals & documents
31 documents for the Cessna 550 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Specifications · Other Documents · Wiring Diagram · Supplemental Type Certificate · Performance Data · Airworthiness Directives. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
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
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Checklist
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
Parts Catalog
Service Bulletins
Specifications
Other Documents
- ReadMaster Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)202487 pages · 875 KB · via wwwapps2.tc.gc.ca
- ReadType Acceptance Report TAR 10/21B/23 – Cessna 501-551202011 pages · 503 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadType Acceptance Report TAR 10/21B/12 – Cessna 500/550/560201615 pages · 136 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: 1/2010 G-JBIZ EW/C2008/03/0220108 pages · 379 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadFlight Standardization Board Report54 pages · 532 KB · via www.faa.gov
Supplemental Type Certificate
- ReadAPPENDIX 1 to AMC for CAR-66 AIRCRAFT TYPE RATINGS FOR CAR-66 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER’S LICENCE202417 pages · 944 KB · via avantiscdnprodstorage.blob.core.windows.net
- ReadWAAS/LASS Update to ICG WG-A200912 pages · 1.6 MB · via www.unoosa.org
- ReadCESSNA Medical Stretcher & Attendant Seating11 pages · 1.3 MB · via avfab.com
Performance Data
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What is the range of the Cessna 550?
The Cessna 550 has a maximum range of 2,300 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna 550 carry?
The Cessna 550 seats up to 12 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cessna 550?
The Cessna 550's maximum take-off weight is 6,800 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 550?
The Cessna 550's ICAO type designator is C550.
How many Cessna 550 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 856 registered Cessna 550 airframes worldwide.
Registered 550 aircraft
Individual 550 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N412BT· 2006
- N63RA· 2006
- N579M· 2006
- N998SR· 2006
- PR-MGB· 2006
- PP-WMO· 2006
- N675SS· 2006
- PR-GPE· 2006
- N510CN· 2006
- PR-BSX· 2006
- PS-WST· 2005
- N603DW· 2005
- N550RM· 2005
- PR-SCP· 2005
- N47NM· 2005
- N551TH· 2005
- N569CC· 2005
- N700NR· 2005
- N904MA· 2005
- N114VR· 2005
- PS-HEG· 2005
- N332MT· 2005
- N554T· 2005
- N778TB· 2004