Cessna 500 Citation price Value, specs, cabin and the US fleet
- 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).
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.
- 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.
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- 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
Recently registered
- N911GM1972 Cessna 500 Citation · registered Aug 27, 2026 · Rroberts Enterprises LLC
- N111BB1975 Cessna 500 Citation · registered Jul 29, 2026 · Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC
- N589JK1975 Cessna 500 Citation · registered May 24, 2026 · Pura Plastic Surgery LLC
- N82JSCessna 500 Citation · registered May 19, 2026
- N409S1975 Cessna 500 Citation · registered Mar 9, 2026 · G & M Island Aviation LLC
- N999AM1974 Cessna 500 Citation · registered Dec 16, 2025 · N999AM LLC
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- AD 2007-11-17 One-time
Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes
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.
ADs that may apply to the Cessna 500 Citation: all 16, with applicability → · Look up ADs by N-number · AD burden by model, ranked
EVERY TAIL
Cessna 500 Citation aircraft by tail number
| Registration | Year | Serial | Registered 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
| Registration | Year | Serial | Registered 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.
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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).
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