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N178DA1984 Cessna Citation S/II

Cessna Citation S/II baseline reference; installed radomes and modifications vary

Registration record

N178DA on the FAA register

Type
1984 Cessna Citation S/II
Serial
S550-0004
Engines
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4B
Registered owner
Ar Leasing LLC, Portland, OR, US
Certificate issued
2025-07-28
Airworthiness date
1984-09-27
Registration expires
2032-07-31
Mode S (hex)
A13731
Status
Current as of November 2025
Seats
8
Range
1,998 nm
Cruise
399 kt
Rough value range
$510K to $1.20M

From Radar's listing-based estimates for business jets of similar engine thrust and age.

Overview

This article covers airframe N178DA, a Cessna 550 Citation S/II built in 1984 with manufacturer serial S550-0004. The aircraft is owned by the corporation Ar Leasing LLC, based in Portland, OR, US, and is registered in the US. Its recorded ownership under Ar Leasing LLC represents the primary identifiable registry entry for this specific airframe; no prior owner history is published. The airframe’s basic condition and valuation details are not published publicly in the supplied data.

Operations & Cabin

Cabin layout and specific avionics fit for this airframe are not published in the provided dataset; the statement reflects the absence of detailed interior or equipment logs for N178DA. Based on the certification and configuration data supplied, the airframe is configured with seating for 8, which typically supports executive transport, small-group charter, or corporate shuttle missions within a medium-range profile. The listed range of 1,998 nm and cruise of 399 kts enable point-to-point operations across regional transcontinental sectors in the continental United States from the owner’s base in Portland, OR, US. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow the Citation S/II model program and the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4B engine support network; no aircraft-specific maintenance actions or notable upgrades are published for S550-0004.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna 550 Citation S/II family occupies the light-to-midsize business jet niche, offering moderate range and high-altitude capability up to 43,000 ft, as exemplified by this airframe. With twin JT15D-4B engines rated at 2,500 lbf each, the type competes historically with other light jets of the era in charter and corporate markets. Buyer and charter demand for airframes like N178DA hinges on condition, equipment fit, and maintenance history; given the absence of published valuation or avionics specifics for this serial (S550-0004), resale considerations would focus on customary Citation S/II checks, engine program status, and any available records held by Ar Leasing LLC.

Citation S/II seven-chair example. Illustrative interior, not a photograph of this aircraft.

Data: Radar, FAA aircraft registry file of 2026-10-09.

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