N322MA - 1982 Cessna 551 Aircraft Registration

C551

1982 CESSNA 551

Aircraft Description

N322MA is a 1982 Cessna 551, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Orion Aerial LLC in Grass Valley, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 19, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2022. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-4 engine producing 2500 pounds of thrust, N322MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A376D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N322MA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N322MA was last updated on August 4, 2023. 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 N322MA. 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
1982
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
April 19, 2024
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 16, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
ORION AERIAL LLC
Address
15425 BEYERS LN
City
GRASS VALLEY
State / Zip Code
California95949-7666
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)
50673322
Mode S Code (Hex)
A376D2

Additional Details

Registration
N322MA
Serial Number
551-0378
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00810414

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 23:59:55)
Airport
Latitude
39.498596
Longitude
-110.853027

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC