Light jet
Cessna S550 (design reference)
A rough value guide across the registered fleet: $820K by build year, 1984 to 1987, the middle of each year's range. Configuration, condition and logbooks determine an individual aircraft's value.
23 on the US register, built 1984 to 1987. Figures as of October 2026. Class: Light jets.
Price and value
S550 (design reference) price: $820K by build year
Interior
Inside the S550 (design reference)
Specs
As published
- Category
- Light jet
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Tail numbers
23 S550 (design reference)s on the US register
| Registration | Built | Serial | Model | Registered owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N323JR | 1987 | S550-0129 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | S550 LLC |
| N550CZ | 1987 | S550-0128 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | MLDG Aviation LLC |
| N401HT | 1986 | S5500115 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Tailwinds LLC |
| N616TG | 1986 | S550-0119 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Yucaipa Aviation Inc |
| N393E | 1985 | S550-0053 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Harvest International Ministries Inc |
| N413CT | 1985 | S550-0017 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Eagle LLC |
| N633AT | 1985 | S550-0066 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | NRX Pharmaceuticals Inc |
| N705SP | 1985 | S550-0048 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Sealandsky LLC |
| N812HA | 1985 | S550-0054 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Central Virginia Aviation Inc |
| N936BR | 1985 | S550-0058 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | MGT Interests LLC |
| N50NB | 1984 | S550-0022 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Lexington Air Services LLC |
| N84LG | 1984 | S550-0013 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Landing Gear 7 LLC |
| N557CS | 1984 | S550-0016 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Rabbit Hill Industries Inc |
| N25GZ | S550-0011 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | TVPX Aircraft Soultions Trustee | |
| N27TB | S550-0082 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Bos Dairies LLC | |
| N57BJ | S550-0052 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Plukair Delaware LLC | |
| N123FF | S550-0005 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | N123FF LLC | |
| N241DS | S550-0042 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | NCB Air Ventures LLC | |
| N256CP | S550-0033 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Skymax Aero LLC | |
| N509RP | S550-0030 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Ronald A Peterson Inc | |
| N882RB | S550-0075 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Gainesville Aircraft Sales Inc | |
| N900LM | S550-0145 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | Miller Aviation LLC | |
| N9228Z | S550-0057 | Cessna S550 (design reference) | N9928Z LLC |
Airworthiness directives
8 FAA ADs name the S550 (design reference)
- AD 2015-17-12 This AD was prompted by reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes in the A/C motor.
- AD 2013-09-11 This AD was prompted by multiple reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes in the air conditioning (A/C) motor.
- AD 2006-16-18 We are issuing this AD to prevent a bearing error, which could lead to an airplane departing from its scheduled flight path, which could result in a reduction in separation from, and a possible collision with, other aircraft or terrain.
- AD 2007-11-17 Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes
FAQ
S550 (design reference) questions
How much does an S550 (design reference) cost?
Radar's rough range is about $460K to $1.5M for a 1987 and $460K to $1.5M for a 1984. From Radar's listing-based estimates for business jets of similar engine thrust and age. These are rough ranges, not appraisals: hours, engines, damage history, equipment and the logbooks move the price of any one aircraft.
What affects the price of an S550 (design reference)?
What moves the price of any one S550 (design reference): total time and engine time, engine program enrollment, damage history, avionics and equipment, and complete logbooks. Build year sets the baseline shown on this page; a S550 (design reference) with high hours, an engine near overhaul or gaps in its records sells below it, and one with low time, recent inspections and full records above it.
Where can I find an S550 (design reference) for sale?
Radar does not list aircraft for sale. It tracks all 23 US-registered S550 (design reference)s by tail number, each with its registration record and a value estimate, so you can check a listing against the value of its build year and look up the aircraft's own history before you call.
How many S550 (design reference)s are there?
23 S550 (design reference)s are on the US civil aircraft register (FAA file of October 2026), built 1984 to 1987. Aircraft registered in other countries are not counted. Radar has a page for each US registration.
Who owns S550 (design reference)s?
Of the 23 US-registered S550 (design reference)s, 23 (100%) are registered to companies, trusts and other entities and 0 to individuals. Radar names entity owners only; individuals are shown as privately registered. The most common states of registration are FL (5), TX (3), DE (2).
Data: Radar, FAA aircraft registry file of 2026-10-09.
Records & AD tracking by Radar
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