N551GB - 1976 Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

N551GB is a 1976 Cessna 500, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Fayetteville Aviation INC in Fayetteville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 19, 1976. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1 engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N551GB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A703BA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N551GB was last updated on January 24, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 500 Citation I, America's first truly affordable business jet, democratized corporate aviation by offering jet performance at turboprop prices. First flown on September 15, 1969, it featured straight wings, twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D turbofan engines, and seating for up to eight passengers. With a maximum speed of 411 mph and range of 1,528 miles, the Citation I measured over 43 feet in length with a wing area of 278.5 square feet. Built by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, it launched the world's most successful business jet family. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C500.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N551GB. 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.