N555RT - 1981 Cessna 551 Aircraft Registration

C551

1981 CESSNA 551

Aircraft Description

N555RT is a 1981 Cessna 551, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Sct Aviation LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 21, 1991. The registration certificate was issued on September 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-4 engine producing 2500 pounds of thrust, N555RT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A71387 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N555RT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.1966, -80.1905 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N555RT was last updated on September 30, 2025. 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 N555RT. 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
August 21, 1991
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SCT AVIATION LLC
Address
620 E LAS OLAS BLVD
City
FORT LAUDERDALE
State / Zip Code
Florida33301-2235
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)
51611607
Mode S Code (Hex)
A71387

Additional Details

Registration
N555RT
Serial Number
5510323
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00880042

Last Known Position

Date
April 27, 2026 (UTC 23:35:18)
Airport
Latitude
26.202347
Longitude
-80.178585

Data Source

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

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