Cessna Citation II/SP 551
C551The Cessna Citation II/SP 551 is a light jet produced between 1977 and 1985. Price: the Cessna Citation II/SP 551 is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 850,000. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 1700 nm, a cruise speed of 385 kt (713 km/h), Mach 0.705, up to 10 passengers. There are 2 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 4 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/11/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 10/10/2026).
Index ≈ ×1.19 to ×1.49 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 255.9K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 3.5K/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.
How we read this price · 5 sources · researched 6/4/2026
Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 4 of 5 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- planephd - Cessna Citation II SP 551 valuation & operating cost
- AvBuyer - Cessna Citation IISP for sale
- aircraftforsale.com - 1979 Cessna 551 Citation II/SP
- AirCraft24 - Cessna Citation II/SP 551 single pilot
- Aircraft Bluebook - Citation II 550/551 HVR
PTAX · R$ 5.5765 / US$ · 11/10/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
The Citation II/SP, certified as the Cessna 551, is the single-pilot version of the Citation II, built between 1977 and 1985 and now out of production. The catalog figures are a 1,700 nm range, a 385 kt cruise speed, a 43,000 ft ceiling, a maximum takeoff weight of 5,670 kg, and two engines, with 6 seats in the typical configuration and up to 10 places. In Brazil, the ICAO code C551 organizes the search for the registered fleet, approved shops, and comparables in the used market.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Fuel
- 742.1 gal
- Max operating Mach
- 0.71
- Landing distance
- 2,210 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Typical configuration
- Club 4 + 2 Aft + Belted Lavatory
Avionics and engines
- Flight deck
- Analog (original)
Operating costs
- Data source
- planephd.com, Cessna Citation II/SP 551 specifications, performance & valuation (165 GPH, $799,574 PAPI, 3,500 hr engine interval, 2026) · globalair.com, Citation II/SP specifications & operating cost ($4,290/hr total; $1,651,813 annual budget) · Flying411, Cessna Citation II Operating Costs: Complete Guide (~$4,030/hr at 450 hr, $6/gal, 165-180 GPH, 2026) · overhaulbids.com / Atlantic Jet Partners, Pratt & Whitney JT15D overhaul cost $350k-$500k per engine, 3,500 hr TBO, ~$115-172/hr reserve · aircraftcostcalculator.com, Cessna Citation II / II-SP ownership & operating costs page
- Last updated
- 2026
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 14.54 m
- Wingspan
- 15.91 m
- Height
- 4.57 m
- Wing area
- 30 m²
- Wing sweep
- 0°
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 3,656 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 5,670 kg
- Maximum payload
- 1,003 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 2,809 L
- Fuel capacity
- 5,028 lb
Minimum runway
RBAC 135.399 · no factoring (≤ 5,670 kg, assumes normal category)sea level / ISA referenceHow much runway the Citation II/SP 551 needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.
No mandatory factoring: fits 443 of 465 Brazilian public runways.
Where the Citation II/SP 551 dispatches under charter rules
Verdict per regime (private, charter dry and wet) across 465 Brazilian public runways, with the margin in meters.
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Manufacturer-published distances at sea level, ISA and reference weight. Not corrected for altitude, temperature, wind or runway condition, takeoff included. Uses the declared LDA as a proxy for effective runway length (RBAC 135.361) and the most favourable threshold in calm air (135.385(b)(1)): on the day, wind may force the shorter threshold. Destination only: does not assess the alternate aerodrome (135.387). Not a substitute for the AFM or the operator's performance analysis. Rule: RBAC 135.385 and 135.398; private flying (RBAC 91) is not factored. Runways: declared distance (LDA) from AISWEB/DECEA (2026-09-05), checkable on each aerodrome chart; where DECEA publishes no declared distance, physical length from OurAirports is used.
Cabin
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
History
- 1977First flight
- 1978FAA certification
- 1985End of production
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Curiosities and highlights
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cessna Citation II/SP 551 cost?
The Cessna Citation II/SP 551 is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 850,000, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 06/2026.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation II/SP 551?
The maximum range is 1700 nm (1,700 NM · 3,148 km).
How fast is the Cessna Citation II/SP 551?
Cruise speed is 385 kt, equivalent to 713 km/h, or Mach 0.705.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation II/SP 551 seat?
The Cessna Citation II/SP 551 seats up to 10 passengers, crew not included.
How much does it cost to operate the Cessna Citation II/SP 551 per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 3,463 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 2,183 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 255,950 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.