N550CT - 1978 Cessna 550 Aircraft Registration

C550

1978 CESSNA 550

Aircraft Description

N550CT is a 1978 Cessna 550, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Glass Investment Group Lllp in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 4, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on August 28, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-4 engine producing 2500 pounds of thrust, N550CT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6FFAF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N550CT was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (KFLL) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N550CT was last updated on August 28, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna Citation II, a pivotal business jet that addressed the speed limitations of its predecessor while maintaining docile handling characteristics, first flew on January 31, 1977. This low-wing twin-turbofan aircraft seated up to 10 passengers plus two pilots, featuring a fuselage stretched 3 feet 9 inches beyond the original Citation I. With a maximum range of 1,520 nautical miles and cruise speeds reaching 400 knots, the Citation II was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1978 to 2006. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C550.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N550CT. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
550
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C550550 Citation 2
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 4, 2012
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 28, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
GLASS INVESTMENT GROUP LLLP
Address
10364 WEST RD 84 STE 222
City
FORT LAUDERDALE
State / Zip Code
Florida33324
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)
51577657
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6FFAF

Additional Details

Registration
N550CT
Serial Number
5500033
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 28, 2024
Last Update Date
August 28, 2024
Unique ID
00453406

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 16:04:02)
Airport
Latitude
26.078121
Longitude
-80.152182

Data Source

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

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