N40EP - 1989 Cessna 551 Aircraft Registration

C551

1989 CESSNA 551

Aircraft Description

N40EP is a 1989 Cessna 551, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Intrepid Air LLC in Las Vegas, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 14, 1991. The registration certificate was issued on June 19, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-4 engine producing 2500 pounds of thrust, N40EP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4AABA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N40EP was last tracked by AviatorDB near North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N40EP was last updated on May 19, 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 N40EP. 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
October 14, 1991
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 19, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
INTREPID AIR LLC
Address
9308 TOURNAMENT CANYON DR
City
LAS VEGAS
State / Zip Code
Nevada89144-0817
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)
51125272
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4AABA

Additional Details

Registration
N40EP
Serial Number
5510617
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00284571

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 20:08:49)
Airport
Latitude
40.773148
Longitude
-111.962097

Data Source

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

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