N518MV - 1981 Cessna 551 Aircraft Registration

C551

1981 CESSNA 551

Aircraft Description

N518MV is a 1981 Cessna 551, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Azalea Connection LLC in Columbus, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 14, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on June 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-4 engine producing 2500 pounds of thrust, N518MV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6804E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N518MV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9899, -82.8412 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N518MV was last updated on June 14, 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 N518MV. 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
1981
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 14, 1993
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 14, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
AZALEA CONNECTION LLC
Address
8760 ORION PL STE 204
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
Ohio43240-2165
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)
51500116
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6804E

Additional Details

Registration
N518MV
Serial Number
551-0046
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00294852

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 01:59:38)
Airport
Latitude
39.991287
Longitude
-82.868225

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC