N451DA - 1979 Cessna 551 Aircraft Registration

C551

1979 CESSNA 551

Aircraft Description

N451DA is a 1979 Cessna 551, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Brown Lawson M II DBA in San Diego, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 11, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on November 5, 2015. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-4 engine producing 2500 pounds of thrust, N451DA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5761F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N451DA was last updated on June 23, 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 N451DA. 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
September 11, 2007
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 5, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
BROWN LAWSON M II DBA
Address
8775 AERO DR STE 336
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
California92123-1703
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)
51273037
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5761F

Additional Details

Registration
N451DA
Serial Number
5510141
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00401312

Data Source

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

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