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N550NB1981 CESSNA 550

N550NB is a 1981 Cessna 550, serial 550-0396, registered to SKIES THE LIMIT LLC, an llc in Raleigh, NC, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 25 Jan 2025, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Jan 2032. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and no service difficulty reports.

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N550NB, 1981 CESSNA 550
$508,146
Valued 29 Aug 2026
Registration
N550NB
Aircraft
550
CESSNA
Serial Number
550-0396
6,982
Total Hours
As published on the sale listing
Locked
Total Cycles
1981
Year
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Registration record

N550NB as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 6 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
550
Serial number
550-0396
Year manufactured
1981
Airframe type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification basis
Type certificated
Seats
8
Weight class
12,500 – 19,999 lb

Powerplant

Engines
2
Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Model
JT15D-4
Type
Turbo-fan
Thrust
2,500 lbf each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued
5 Feb 2003
Classification
Standard
Approved operations
Transport

Registration

Status
Valid registration
Record type
Currently registered
Certificate issued
25 Jan 2025
Last FAA action
25 Jan 2025
Expires
31 Jan 2032
FAA region
Eastern
Fractional ownership
No
FAA unique id
00920187

Registered owner

Name
SKIES THE LIMIT LLC
Registrant type
LLC
Based
RALEIGH, NC, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex)
A70099
ICAO 24-bit
a70099
Octal
51600231
Decimal
10944665

Estimated value

$508,146

As of 29 Aug 2026. Virtual Hangar Jetstimate. Market value and charter on virtualhangar.com

Market presence

For sale

$599,000

Asking price, not a valuation.

Total time
6,982 hours
Listed as
Cessna CITATION II
Located
Smithfield, North Carolina
Broker
International Aircraft Marketing & Sales
Days on market
71
First seen
28 Jul 2026
Marketplace
Controller.com
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What kind of aircraft is N550NB?

N550NB is a 1981 Cessna 550, serial 550-0396. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 8, it is powered by 2 P&W Canada JT15D-4 engines.

Who is N550NB registered to?

The FAA registry lists SKIES THE LIMIT LLC, an llc in Raleigh, NC, US, as the registrant of N550NB.

Is N550NB still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 25 Jan 2025 and expires on 31 Jan 2032.

Has N550NB been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N550NB. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N550NB have service difficulty reports?

No service difficulty reports have been filed against N550NB.

Who operates N550NB for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N550NB, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N550NB for sale?

Yes. N550NB is listed for sale by International Aircraft Marketing & Sales at an asking price of $599,000, 71 days on the market.

What is N550NB worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N550NB at $508,146 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N550NB changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N550NB.

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