N826RT - 1981 Cessna 551 Aircraft Registration

C551

1981 CESSNA 551

Aircraft Description

N826RT is a 1981 Cessna 551, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Hunter Resources LLC in Bossier City, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 7, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on May 18, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-4 engine producing 2500 pounds of thrust, N826RT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB48AE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N826RT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.7068, -77.5037 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N826RT was last updated on May 12, 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 N826RT. 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 7, 2000
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 18, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
HUNTER RESOURCES LLC
Address
1000 CHINABERRY DR STE 1203
City
BOSSIER CITY
State / Zip Code
Louisiana71111-2463
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)
52644256
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB48AE

Additional Details

Registration
N826RT
Serial Number
551-0056
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00760137

Last Known Position

Date
April 25, 2026 (UTC 17:33:37)
Airport
Latitude
32.914032
Longitude
-94.145911

Data Source

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

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