N26HG - 1989 Cessna 551 Aircraft Registration

C551

1989 CESSNA 551

Aircraft Description

N26HG is a 1989 Cessna 551, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Nion LLC in New Century, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 20, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-4 engine producing 2500 pounds of thrust, N26HG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27D5A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N26HG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.8163, -94.8916 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N26HG was last updated on February 12, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna Citation II/SP (Model 551) was the first twin-turbofan business jet certified for single-pilot operation, revolutionizing corporate aviation by reducing crew requirements while maintaining jet performance. First flown in 1977, it was a low-wing twin-engine aircraft powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 turbofans that could seat up to 7 passengers plus one pilot. The aircraft stretched 47 feet in length with a service ceiling of 43,000 feet and maximum cruise speed of 374 knots. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1978 to 1989. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C551.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N26HG. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1989
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
551
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C551551 Citation 2SP
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 20, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
NION LLC
Address
2 AEROPLAZA
City
NEW CENTURY
State / Zip Code
Kansas66031
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
JT15D-4
Thrust
2500 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50476532
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27D5A

Additional Details

Registration
N26HG
Serial Number
551-0614
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 12, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00092359

Last Known Position

Date
May 7, 2026 (UTC 22:01:36)
Airport
Latitude
38.841293
Longitude
-94.877153

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC