| Tail Number / N-Number | N551NC |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 551 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5510171 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 2 (12,500 - 19,999 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W CANADA |
| Engine Model | JT15D-4 |
| Engine Type | Turbo-fan |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Thrust per Engine | 2,500 pounds-force (11.1 kN) |
| Total Thrust | 5,000 pounds-force (22.2 kN) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | IAL CORP |
| Street | 3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105 |
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip Code | 19810-4902 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | New Castle County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2016-03-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-01-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51602121 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A70451 |