N551GE - 1980 Cessna 551 Aircraft Registration

C551

1980 CESSNA 551

Aircraft Description

N551GE is a 1980 Cessna 551, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Nw Miles Air LLC in Tualatin, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 24, 1991. The registration certificate was issued on April 7, 2016. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-4 engine producing 2500 pounds of thrust, N551GE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A703BD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N551GE was last tracked by AviatorDB near Salem-willamette Valley Airport/mcnary Field (KSLE) on March 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N551GE was last updated on July 28, 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 N551GE. 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
1980
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
December 24, 1991
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 7, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
NW MILES AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 2176
City
TUALATIN
State / Zip Code
Oregon97062-2176
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)
51601675
Mode S Code (Hex)
A703BD

Additional Details

Registration
N551GE
Serial Number
551-0181
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00670146

Last Known Position

Date
March 16, 2026 (UTC 02:45:13)
Airport
Latitude
44.90657
Longitude
-123.006882

Data Source

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

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