N1252D1983 Cessna Citation II/SP

Overview

This entry covers airframe N1252D, a 1983-built example of the Cessna 551 Citation II/SP with manufacturer serial number 551-0476. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is registered to Aeroelite Aviation LLC, an LLC based in Columbia, MO, US, which appears as the current owner/operator on available records. No other registry transfers, major incident history, or extraordinary modifications are published in the supplied data.

Operations & Cabin

The airframe is outfitted in a typical 7-8 place executive layout, with a commonly reported belted aft lavatory included in many Citation II/SP interior configurations; this suggests N1252D likely carries seven to eight passengers in executive seating for short- to medium-range missions. Based on the provided cruise and range figures, typical missions for this configuration would include regional business travel and on-demand charter hops in the continental United States, operated from its Columbia, Missouri base under the listed LLC ownership. No specific avionics fit or unique cabin amenities for this particular serial are provided beyond the general executive layout and belted lavatory common to the model; maintenance considerations are those typical for early-1980s small-business jets with twin JT15D engines whose support and parts status influence operational availability.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna 551 Citation II/SP occupies a performance niche as a light, transcontinental-capable corporate jet with modest operating costs relative to larger business jets, offering a service ceiling to 43,000 ft and cruise near 383 kts. Competitors in its era and role include other light-to-midsize business jets powered by similar small turbofan engines; buyer and charter demand for airframes like N1252D is influenced by age, avionics modernization needs, and engine-support status. Resale considerations for a 1983 serial such as 551-0476 typically center on total time, maintenance history, and any upgraded avionics or interior refurbishments, all of which materially affect marketability against newer type alternatives.