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Cessna 500 Citation price Value, specs, cabin and the US fleet

Used, by build year $1.1M The middle of a rough range for each build year, 1971 to 1977. Not an estimate for any one aircraft.
  1. 1971: $1.1M
  2. 1972: $1.1M
  3. 1973: $1.1M
  4. 1974: $1.1M
  5. 1975: $1.1M
  6. 1976: $1.1M
  7. 1977: $1.1M
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Charter from about $7,500 an hour light jet rates, flycraft.com
Cessna 500 Citation exterior illustration: early Cessna 500 Citation reference airframe.
Illustration of the early Cessna 500 Citation reference airframe. Individual aircraft and configurations vary. Early short-wing Citation reference for the qualified early production group. This illustration does not establish installed modifications, equipment or cabin.
  • US fleet52
  • Max Mach0.7

A rough value guide across the registered fleet: $1.1M by build year, 1971 to 1977, the middle of each year's range. Configuration, condition and logbooks determine an individual aircraft's value. Light jet, built 1971 to 1977. 52 are on the US register, each with its own page by tail number (FAA data, October 2026).

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PRICE: A ROUGH RANGE

Cessna 500 Citation price: a rough range by build year.

Radar's value model does not cover the Cessna 500 Citation yet, so this is a rough range, not an estimate for any one aircraft. From Radar's listing-based estimates for business jets of similar engine thrust and age. The band is the range for each build year and the line its middle. Hours, engines, damage history, equipment and the logbooks move the price of any one aircraft.

Middle of the rough range Rough range
  • 1977 Cessna 500 CitationRough range$610K–$2M
  • 1974 Cessna 500 CitationRough range$610K–$2M
  • 1971 Cessna 500 CitationRough range$610K–$2M

FOR SALE AND THE MARKET

Cessna 500 Citation for sale: the market in numbers.

Radar does not list aircraft for sale. Before you shop, this is the market the listings sit in: what has sold, what changed hands, and the fleet a buyer chooses from.

  • US-registered 52 Built 1971 to 1977
  • Registered in the last year 6 New certificates since Oct 5, 2025: deliveries, changes of owner and renewals
  • Registered to entities 87% 45 to companies and trusts, 7 to individuals
US-registered Cessna 500 Citations by build year (most in one year: 10).

Recently registered

Where they are registered

  • FL 15
  • DE 5
  • TX 4
  • NY 3
  • CA 2
  • CO 2
  • IN 2
  • LA 2
  • UT 2
  • VA 2

State of the registered owner's address. Many aircraft are registered to companies or trusts in states other than where they are based.

INTERIOR

The Cessna 500 Citation interior and seat map.

Illustration of a representative Model 500 five-chair example cabin and its layout. Every aircraft's completion differs. Compare private jet interiors by class.

Cessna 500 Citation cabin interior illustration: model 500 five-chair example. Illustrative interior, not a photograph of this aircraft.
Illustration of a representative Model 500 five-chair example cabin interior. Every aircraft's completion differs. Early short-wing Citation reference for the qualified early production group. This illustration does not establish installed modifications, equipment or cabin.
Cessna 500 Citation seat map illustration: top-down view of the cabin. Five passenger chairs, two cockpit seats and a separate lavatory. Actual layout and equipment vary.
Illustrated Model 500 five-chair example seat map. Five passenger chairs, two cockpit seats and a separate lavatory. Actual layout and equipment vary. Early short-wing Citation reference for the qualified early production group. This illustration does not establish installed modifications, equipment or cabin.

SPECIFICATIONS

Cessna 500 Citation specs

Published figures, from the manufacturer and the type certificate. A given aircraft varies with its completion, weight and modifications.

Sources: easa.europa.eu, aviation.govt.nz, Published aircraft reference

Category
Light jet
Maximum operating Mach
Mach 0.7
Engines
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 / JT15D-1A / JT15D-1B (original design)

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

13 FAA ADs in effect name the Cessna 500 Citation

ADs published since 1995 whose applicability names the type; 4 require recurring actions. Whether one applies to a given aircraft depends on its serial number and equipment.

  1. AD 2025-07-01 One-time

    Thommen Aircraft Equipment AG Digital Air Data Computers

    This AD was prompted by occurrences of AC32 Digital ADCs that stopped functioning due to the power module failing at temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius.

    Effective May 15, 2025 · Amendment 39-23002 · Corrected May 6, 2025

    Applicability, as the AD words it

    (1) This AD applies to THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG (THOMMEN) AC32 Digital Air Data Computers (ADCs) having an affected part as defined in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (2) This appliance is installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft models specified in table 1 to paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. Table 1 to Paragraph (c)(2)--Applicable Aircraft Models Type certificate holder Aircraft model Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (type CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, certificate previously held by and CN-235-300. Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.). Airbus Helicopters: AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS3323L2. Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC635T2+. (AHD). Bell Textron Inc: 212, 412, and 412EP. Bombardier Inc: CL-600-1A11 (600). Columbia Helicopters Inc: 107-II, 234. General Atomics Aerotek Systems GmbHl 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228- (type certificate formerly held by 201, 228-202, and 228-212. DORNIER LUFTFAHRT Inc.). Gulfstream Aerospace LP: Westwind Astra 1124 (serial numbers 004-0410). International Air Response: C-130A. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Limited: KV107-II. Leonardo S.p.a: A109, A10A, A109A II, A109C, A109K2, A109S, 1099SP, AW139, and AW189. Textron Aviation Inc: 200, 300, 500, 501, 550, and 551. Viking Air Limited: CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant). (3) This appliance is approved for installation and could be installed on various aircraft modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SR09595RC or ST01523WI.

  2. AD 2015-17-12 Recurring

    Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes in the A/C motor.

    Effective Sep 29, 2015 · Amendment 39-18245

    Applicability, as the AD words it

    This AD applies to the Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, that have an air conditioning (A/C) system installed via a Cessna Aircraft Company supplemental type certificate (STC) identified in paragraph (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4) of this AD. (1) SA3849SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/029C5719AD18E79C86257C1A0069742C?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa3849sw). (2) SA7580SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/7C9B0FB7D5923D4986257C1A0069E2C0?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa7580sw). (3) SA7753SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/A78233CBB3314BAF86257C1A0069D128?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa7753sw). (4) SA8918SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/5FAD7ABA3EAA464C86257C1A0069F239?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa8918sw). Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of this AD--Affected Airplane Models and Serial Numbers (S/Ns) Cessna aircraft company airplane models S/Ns Model 500 and 501 airplanes: 0001 through 0689 inclusive. Model 550 and 551 airplanes: 0002 through 0733 inclusive, and 0801 through 1136 inclusive. Model S550 airplanes: 0001 through 0160 inclusive. Model 560 airplanes: 0001 through 0707 inclusive, and 0751 through 0815 inclusive. Model 650 airplanes: 0200 through 0241 inclusive, and 7001 through 7119 inclusive.

  3. AD 2013-09-11 Recurring

    Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by multiple reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes in the air conditioning (A/C) motor.

    Effective Jul 5, 2013 · Amendment 39-17453

    Applicability, as the AD words it

    This AD applies to the following Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes, certificated in any category. (1) Model 500 and 501 airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 0001 through 0689 inclusive. (2) Model 550 and 551 airplanes, S/Ns 0002 through 0733 inclusive, and 0801 through 1136 inclusive. (3) Model S550 airplanes, S/Ns 0001 through 0160 inclusive. (4) Model 560 airplanes, S/Ns 0001 through 0707 inclusive, and 0751 through 0815 inclusive. (5) Model 560XL airplanes, S/Ns 5001 through 5300 inclusive. (6) Model 650 airplanes, S/Ns 0200 through 0241 inclusive, and 7001 through 7119 inclusive.

  4. AD 2007-11-17 One-time

    Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes

    Effective Jul 6, 2007 · Amendment 39-15074 · Replaces AD 2006-04-10

    Applicability, as the AD words it

    This AD applies to Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in the service bulletins specified in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.--Cessna Service Bulletins Cessna Service Bulletin Revision Date Cessna model SB500-26-02, including Service 1: July 7, 2005: 500/501 airplanes. Bulletin Supplemental Data, dated April 1, 2005. SB500-26-02: Original: April 1, 2005: 500/501 airplanes. SB550-26-05: Original: April 1, 2005: 550/551 airplanes. SB560-26-01: Original: April 1, 2005: 560 airplanes. SB560XL-26-02: 1: December 22, 2004: 560XL airplanes. SB750-26-05: Original: November 24, 2004: 750 airplanes. SBS550-26-02: Original: April 1, 2005: S550 airplanes.

EVERY TAIL

Cessna 500 Citation aircraft by tail number

RegistrationYearSerialRegistered owner
N428WW 1977 500-0349 NSW Investments LLC
N11MN 1976 500-0266 Jet Mavericks LLC
N83NW 1976 500-0309 Bas Part Sales LLC
N305S 1976 5000301 Longwing LLC
N551GB 1976 500-0314 Fayetteville Aviation Inc
N3095M 1976 500-0250 VSP Citation Holdings LLC
N111BB 1975 500-0248 Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC
N400RM 1975 500-0290 Charlie Tango LLC
N409S 1975 500-0238 G & M Island Aviation LLC
N411TN 1975 500-0275 Aero Specialty Finance LLC
N589JK 1975 500-0305 Pura Plastic Surgery LLC
N592WP 1975 500-0253 Bank of Utah Trustee
N676DG 1975 5000256 TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee
N15JH 1974 500-0174 Central Virginia Aviation Inc
N54JV 1974 500-0163 Parrott Aviation Inc
N74LL 1974 500-0212 Bytelogics Inc
N233JJ 1974 500-0233 Sky Trails LLC
N500DB 1974 5000148 Crockagator Adventures LLC
N550LT 1974 500-0184 School Board of Leon County Florida
N999AM 1974 500-0232 N999AM LLC
N27SF 1973 500-0064 Lock Haven Aircraft Sales
N96FB 1973 5000094 Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC
N138SA 1973 500-0138 Mamia Motor Sports Inc
N269RC 1973 500-0078 Adams Aviation Services Inc Trustee
N442JB 1973 500-0117 Central Virginia Aviation Inc
N500SK 1973 500-0129 Saphire Air LLC
N501EJ 1973 500-0119 Wno Trust Services LLC Trustee
N501ZD 1973 500-0069 501ZD LLC
N565CC 1973 500-0065 Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC
N28AR 1972 500-0044 N28AR LLC
N50AM 1972 500-0041 501 Flyhigh LLC
N94AJ 1972 5000024 Island Bound LLC
N501DZ 1972 500-0059 Kutumian Solar Inc
N716LT 1972 500-0034 Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC
N911GM 1972 500-0048 Rroberts Enterprises LLC
N501RT 1971 500-0001 Paratus Jets LLC
N31LW Not on record 5000083 Global Aircraft Trust Inc Trustee
N70TS Not on record 500-0281 Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC
N92SM Not on record 500-0124 TW Air LLC
N259DH Not on record 5000259 Airnut LLC
Show 12 more Cessna 500 Citation tail numbers
RegistrationYearSerialRegistered owner
N353PJ Not on record 500-0104 All Attitude Aviation Inc
N501GB Not on record 500-0231 Jetcocinas LLC Trustee
N550RS Not on record 500-0202 Racd Holding LLC
N552GT Not on record 500-0224 Bytelogics Inc
N890AH Not on record 500-0196 Aerospace Asset Holdings LLC
N199JK 1974 500-0199 Privately registered
N590RJ 1974 500-0200 Privately registered
N500TM 1973 500-0112 Privately registered
N397SC 1972 5000019 Privately registered
N79RS Not on record 500-0107 Privately registered
N82JS Not on record 500-0245 Privately registered
N615DS Not on record 500-0337 Privately registered

Registry data and public sources. Individual owners are not named.

QUESTIONS

Cessna 500 Citation questions, answered from the data

How much does a Cessna 500 Citation cost?

Radar's rough range is about $610K to $2M for a 1977 and $610K to $2M for a 1971. From Radar's listing-based estimates for business jets of similar engine thrust and age. These are rough ranges, not appraisals: hours, engines, damage history, equipment and the logbooks move the price of any one aircraft.

What affects the price of a Cessna 500 Citation?

What moves the price of any one Cessna 500 Citation: total time and engine time, engine program enrollment, damage history, avionics and equipment, and complete logbooks. Build year sets the baseline shown on this page; a Cessna 500 Citation with high hours, an engine near overhaul or gaps in its records sells below it, and one with low time, recent inspections and full records above it.

Where can I find a Cessna 500 Citation for sale?

Radar does not list aircraft for sale. It tracks all 52 US-registered Cessna 500 Citations by tail number, each with its registration record and a value estimate, so you can check a listing against the value of its build year and look up the aircraft's own history before you call.

How many Cessna 500 Citations are there?

52 Cessna 500 Citations are on the US civil aircraft register (FAA file of October 2026), built 1971 to 1977. Aircraft registered in other countries are not counted. Radar has a page for each US registration.

How fast is the Cessna 500 Citation?

Its maximum operating Mach number (the speed limit it is certified to) is 0.7. Cruise speeds depend on altitude and weight.

Who owns Cessna 500 Citations?

Of the 52 US-registered Cessna 500 Citations, 45 (87%) are registered to companies, trusts and other entities and 7 to individuals. Radar names entity owners only; individuals are shown as privately registered. The most common states of registration are FL (15), DE (5), TX (4).