N43BE - 1979 Cessna 551 Aircraft Registration

C551

1979 CESSNA 551

Aircraft Description

N43BE is a 1979 Cessna 551, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Computer Service Professionals INC DBA in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 30, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on May 25, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-4 engine producing 2500 pounds of thrust, N43BE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A520E3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N43BE was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.6154, -92.2367 on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N43BE was last updated on January 22, 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 N43BE. 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
1979
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
May 30, 2007
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 25, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
COMPUTER SERVICE PROFESSIONALS INC DBA
Address
1013 CENTRE RD STE 403-A
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19805-1270
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)
51220343
Mode S Code (Hex)
A520E3

Additional Details

Registration
N43BE
Serial Number
551-0149
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00221892

Last Known Position

Date
March 15, 2026 (UTC 14:59:19)
Airport
Latitude
38.615407
Longitude
-92.236694

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC