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Cessna Citation II / S/II (550)

2 models built 1978–1994 · 594 on the US register today

The Citation II, a stretched Citation I with more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada engines and eight passenger seats, built 1978-1994 (the 550 designation was reused for the Citation Bravo, 1997-2006). The S550 Citation S/II (1984-88) has a new supercritical wing giving about fifteen more knots and a higher ceiling.

The variants

MODELYEARSACTIVETAILFAX SCOREWHAT CHANGED
5501978–199450028.5/50Citation II (and later Bravo)
S5501984–198894—Citation S/II: supercritical wing
Family fleet, active
594
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
21.9
13 events over 594 active aircraft, pooled across the family

Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30

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