N551MW - 1979 Cessna 551 Aircraft Registration

C551

1979 CESSNA 551

Aircraft Description

N551MW is a 1979 Cessna 551, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Hotzler Terry A in Windom, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 1, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on August 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-4 engine producing 2500 pounds of thrust, N551MW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7044A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N551MW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.4908, -95.4413 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N551MW was last updated on August 10, 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 N551MW. 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
July 1, 2014
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HOTZLER TERRY A
Address
93648 480TH AVE
City
WINDOM
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56101-4143
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)
51602112
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7044A

Additional Details

Registration
N551MW
Serial Number
5510132
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 10, 2023
Last Update Date
August 10, 2023
Unique ID
00300198

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 21:53:00)
Airport
Latitude
43.490776
Longitude
-95.441306

Data Source

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

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