The Cessna S550 (ICAO type C550) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Transport category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 17,600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 3,080 nm, a cruise speed of 459 knots, a service ceiling of 49,000 ft and seating for up to 12 across its variants.
Cessna S550
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 130
- Active
- 130
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
25 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S550 S550 | — | 6,000–17,600 kg | 1,900–3,080 nm | 384–459 kt | 12 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A22CE · Rev 64 · issued 2008-10-01
- Category
- Transport
- MTOW
- 6,849 kg
- MZFW
- 5,080 kg
- Seats
- 2 crew · 11 passengers
- Fuel
- 1,633 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 S550 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna S550 fleet — updated daily.
41 yearsmedian age
Of the 88 registered Cessna S550 with a known build year (68% of the 130 we track), the median age is 41 years.
10changed registration in 12 months
10 of the 130 registered Cessna S550 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (8% of the fleet), across 10 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 3
- Tracked flights
- 9
- Tracked flight hours
- 25
- Share of fleet flying
- 2%
3 Cessna S550 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (2% of the registered fleet), across 9 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
25Cessna S550 listed for sale
Asking prices from $240K to $2.5M, typically $839K–$1.1M — based on 22 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Cessna S550 manuals & documents
16 documents for the Cessna S550 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Specifications · Model Guide · Performance Data · V Speeds Reference. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document serves as the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Cessna Citation SII, providing essential information for pilots operating this aircraft model. It includes detailed specifications, operational procedures, and safety guidelines necessary for safe flight operations. The handbook is designed for both experienced pilots and those new to the Citation SII, ensuring that all users have access to critical information regarding aircraft performance, systems, and emergency procedures. The document is a vital resource for flight planning, in-flight operations, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 12,500 lbs
- Cruise speed: approximately 400 knots
- Range: 1,800 nautical miles
- Engine thrust: 3,500 lbs per engine
- Emergency procedures must be followed as per the checklist.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- ReadB/CA Analysis: Cessna Citation S/II19843 pages · 32 KB · via d16bsf97ryvc45.cloudfront.net
- Read1984 CESSNA CITATION SUPER S-II (SIERRA CONVERSION)19848 pages · 2.3 MB · via www.guardianjet.com
- ReadCitation CE-500 Series3 pages · 281 KB · via www.simulator.com
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook for Cessna Citation SII2 pages · 316 KB · via safepilots.org
- ReadCitation II/SII Pilot Initial Training Course Outline2 pages · 95 KB · via www.cae.com
Checklist
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
Specifications
Performance Data
V Speeds Reference
Documents are sourced from publicly available references. Sprinkle does not host OEM-restricted materials; if you are a rights-holder and want a document removed, email .
What is the range of the Cessna S550?
The Cessna S550 has a maximum range of 3,080 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna S550 carry?
The Cessna S550 seats up to 12 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cessna S550?
The Cessna S550's maximum take-off weight is 17,600 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna S550?
The Cessna S550's ICAO type designator is C550.
How many Cessna S550 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 130 registered Cessna S550 airframes worldwide.
Registered S550 aircraft
Individual S550 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N552CJ· 1988
- N63JT· 1988
- N550WE· 1988
- N994MT· 1988
- N550DL· 1988
- N987CJ· 1988
- N477LC· 1988
- N88NW· 1988
- N550DS· 1988
- N777AX· 1988
- N802Q· 1988
- N701BG· 1987
- N51DA· 1987
- N87BA· 1987
- N431MS· 1987
- N550AJ· 1987
- N123TL· 1987
- N163J· 1987
- N323JR· 1987
- N830EC· 1987
- PT-WIB· 1987
- N501BZ· 1987
- N550CZ· 1987
- PT-LJQ· 1986