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Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) price Value, specs, cabin and the US fleet

Used, by build year $1.1M The middle of a rough range for each build year, 1977 to 1985. Not an estimate for any one aircraft.
  1. 1977: $1.1M
  2. 1978: $1.1M
  3. 1979: $1.1M
  4. 1980: $1.1M
  5. 1981: $1.1M
  6. 1982: $1.1M
  7. 1983: $1.1M
  8. 1984: $1.1M
  9. 1985: $1.1M
19771985
Charter from about $7,500 an hour light jet rates, flycraft.com
Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) exterior illustration: Citation I/SP reference airframe.
Illustration of the Citation I/SP reference airframe. Individual aircraft and configurations vary. Citation I/SP long-wing reference for the qualified Model 501 design group. This illustration does not establish installed modifications, equipment or cabin. Cabin illustrates one documented six-position passenger completion, not installed seating on this aircraft.
  • US fleet155

A rough value guide across the registered fleet: $1.1M by build year, 1977 to 1985, the middle of each year's range. Configuration, condition and logbooks determine an individual aircraft's value. Light jet, built 1977 to 1985. 155 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 501 (Citation-I/SP design) price: a rough range by build year.

Radar's value model does not cover the Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) 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
  • 1985 Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design)Rough range$610K–$2M
  • 1981 Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design)Rough range$610K–$2M
  • 1977 Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design)Rough range$610K–$2M

FOR SALE AND THE MARKET

Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) 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 155 Built 1977 to 1985
  • Registered in the last year 20 New certificates since Oct 5, 2025: deliveries, changes of owner and renewals
  • Registered to entities 88% 136 to companies and trusts, 19 to individuals
US-registered Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design)s by build year (most in one year: 26).

Recently registered

Where they are registered

  • FL 26
  • TX 18
  • DE 16
  • CA 7
  • OR 7
  • TN 7
  • AZ 5
  • LA 5
  • OH 5
  • AL 4

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 501 (Citation-I/SP design) interior and seat map.

Illustration of a representative Citation 501 six-position passenger example cabin and its layout. Every aircraft's completion differs. Compare private jet interiors by class.

Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) cabin interior illustration: citation 501 six-position passenger example cabin illustration. Actual layout and equipment vary; not a photograph of this aircraft.
Illustration of a representative Citation 501 six-position passenger example cabin interior. Every aircraft's completion differs. Citation I/SP long-wing reference for the qualified Model 501 design group. This illustration does not establish installed modifications, equipment or cabin. Cabin illustrates one documented six-position passenger completion, not installed seating on this aircraft.
Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) seat map illustration: top-down view of the cabin. Illustrative Citation 501 example: five cabin chairs and one rear belted seat with removable lavatory, plus two cockpit seats. Schematic based on a documented completion; actual layout and equipment vary. Not a photograph of this tail.
Illustrated Citation 501 six-position passenger example seat map. Illustrative Citation 501 example: five cabin chairs and one rear belted seat with removable lavatory, plus two cockpit seats. Schematic based on a documented completion; actual layout and equipment vary. Not a photograph of this tail. Citation I/SP long-wing reference for the qualified Model 501 design group. This illustration does not establish installed modifications, equipment or cabin. Cabin illustrates one documented six-position passenger completion, not installed seating on this aircraft.

SPECIFICATIONS

Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) 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
Ceiling
41,000 ft
Engines
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A / JT15D-1B (original design)

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

10 FAA ADs in effect name the Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design)

ADs published since 1995 whose applicability names the type; 3 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 2006-16-18 One-time

    Sandel Avionics Incorporated Model ST3400 Terrain Awareness Warning System/Radio Magnetic Indicator (TAWS/RMI) Units Approved Under Technical Standard Order(s) C113, C151a, or C151b; Installed on Various Small and Transport Category Airplanes

    We are issuing this AD to prevent a bearing error, which could lead to an airplane departing from its scheduled flight path, which could result in a reduction in separation from, and a possible collision with, other aircraft or terrain.

    Effective Jul 18, 2008 · Amendment 39-15557

    Applicability, as the AD words it

    This AD applies to Sandel Avionics Incorporated (Sandel) Model ST3400 terrain awareness warning system/radio magnetic indicator (TAWS/RMI) units approved under Technical Standard Order(s) C113, C151a, or C151b; as identified in Sandel ST3400 Service Bulletin SB3400-01, Revision B, dated September 15, 2004; as installed on various small and transport category airplanes, certificated in any category, including, but not limited, to the airplane models listed in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.--Manufacturers/Airplane Models Manufacturer Airplane model(s) Airbus: A300. Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet Aviation (AMD/BA).. Falcon 10. Boeing: 727, 737, 747. Bombardier (LearJet): 24, 35, 36, 55. British Aerospace (Operations) Limited: Jetstream Series 3101. Cessna: 208, 208B, 421C; 501, 525, 550, 560, 650, S550. Embraer: EMB-120. Dassault-Aviation: Mystere-Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 200. Gulfstream: G-I, G-1159A (G-III) Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI): 1124, 1125 Westwind Astra. McDonnell Douglas: DC-10. Piper: PA-31T2. Raytheon: 58; 1900D, 400; A36; BAe.125 Series 800A; HS.125 Series 600A/700A; Hawker 800-XP; 200, 300, 350; A200, B100, B200, B300, C90, C90A, C90B, E90, F90; MU-300-10. Sabreliner: 60 (NA-265-60). Twin Commander: 500-A, 695A. Viking Air Limited: DHC-6.

EVERY TAIL

Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) aircraft by tail number

RegistrationYearSerialRegistered owner
N361DE 1985 501-0687 Clear Sky Flying LLC
N501SW 1985 501-0689 Tobar Services LLC
N74HR 1984 5010677 Escape Aviation LLC
N118K 1984 501-0686 N118K LLC
N501TP 1984 501-0684 Hargrove and Associates Inc
N533PJ 1984 501-0683 Worldwide Option LLC
N676CC 1984 501-0676 International Air Services Inc Trustee
N505BB 1983 501-0323 Urban Wings LLC
N986DS 1983 501-0321 School Board of Marion County Florida
N2PA 1982 501-0242 Pylon Aviation Services LLC
N51FT 1982 501-0317 Cozumel Leasing LLC
N66BK 1982 501-0254 Jl&gl Productions LP
N77FD 1982 5010250 N77FD LLC
N101RR 1982 5010241 Sky High Aviation LLC
N238BG 1982 5010240 Mid South Steam Boiler & Engineering Co Inc
N1EJ 1981 501-0191 Flying Bishi LLC
N5RL 1981 501-0228 Under the Radar LLC
N7MZ 1981 501-0217 N7MZ LLC
N56LW 1981 501-0314 Gulf Atlantic Airways Inc
N57FC 1981 501-0229 Fun Flyers LLC
N65WW 1981 501-0194 Sanders Aviation Inc
N70NB 1981 501-0209 M-5 Texas Enterprises LLC
N91HG 1981 501-0199 Monson Creek Ranch Inc
N123KD 1981 501-0195 Aircraft Resource Center Inc
N171WJ 1981 501-0171 N501SP LLC
N241BF 1981 5010214 Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC
N243EE 1981 501-0212 Southeast Air LLC
N311TP 1981 501-0196 Tarvair Eclipse LLC
N501MC 1981 501-0204 Charlie Chase Aviation LLC
N650BC 1981 501-0192 Solid Rock Construction Development Services LLC
N690WY 1981 501-0222 Rogue Valley Aircraft Leasing LLC
N723JR 1981 501-0190 Renovar Aviation LLC
N825PS 1981 501-0224 Dodson International Parts Inc
N999WS 1981 501-0186 Cloud Based Services LLC
N7EN 1980 501-0302 JKH Power LLC
N15CY 1980 501-0152 Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee
N23VK 1980 501-0175 SCS Aviation Inc
N70CG 1980 501-0187 Integra Equipment LLC
N72VJ 1980 501-0149 Yingling Consultation LLC
N80HA 1980 5010159 C&J Michel Aviation LLC
Show 80 more Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) tail numbers
RegistrationYearSerialRegistered owner
N99CK 1980 501-0153 Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC
N302BZ 1980 501-0193 Ferguson and Sons Construction LLC
N328NA 1980 501-0168 N186SB LLC
N393PJ 1980 501-0303 Thunder Wings Aircraft Sales LLC
N501DP 1980 501-0162 Braden Health LLC
N501RC 1980 501-0165 Aerodyne Holdings Inc
N510FC 1980 5010098 Ferguson and Sons Construction LLC
N525PV 1980 501-0188 Betkor III LLC
N610GG 1980 501-0170 N610GG LLC
N999PW 1980 501-0160 BWW and Associates LLC
N13KD 1979 501-0119 Woelbing Aviation LLC
N14VA 1979 501-0137 Aerospace Asset Holdings LLC
N39HH 1979 501-0132 Dig N Wings LLC
N71LP 1979 5010120 Kapcon Aviation LLC
N80SL 1979 501-0294 Technical Systems Management Corp
N91AP 1979 501-0117 91AP LLC
N174CF 1979 501-0142 Tri Star Services LLC
N251CB 1979 501-0097 Usf Management Corp
N286 1979 501-0104 Freefall Express Inc
N501CF 1979 501-0128 Apex Tower Group LLC
N501JD 1979 501-0129 Universal Air Service LTD
N501KW 1979 5010092 Fly Buy LLC
N501MZ 1979 5010298 NOVEMBER501MIKEZULU LLC
N501WL 1979 501-0135 Alpha Bravo Charlie 1 Corp
N505CF 1979 501-0130 W Brown Enterprises Inc
N505JH 1979 501-0126 Qwirk Jet LLC
N511WS 1979 501-0136 McBride Aviation LLC
N554TT 1979 501-0133 International Air Services Inc Trustee
N599RM 1979 501-0099 State Technical College of Missouri
N793AA 1979 501-0106 MCH Aviation LLC
N901TW 1979 501-0163 Hobbs Holding LLC
N996JP 1979 501-0293 Poundcake Travels LLC
N13DL 1978 501-0052 DLM Holding Group LLC
N13ST 1978 501-0285 N7880L LLC
N41GT 1978 501-0297 Braden Health LLC
N56WE 1978 5010056 Next Level Aviation Group LLC
N150RM 1978 501-0076 Burke Aviation LLC
N381BJ 1978 501-0286 Central Virginia Aviation Inc
N501CD 1978 501-0066 Croman Corp
N501TB 1978 501-0239 Jondu Services LLC
N552AJ 1978 501-0074 Glad IV LLC
N713JD 1978 501-0075 Central Virginia Aviation Inc
N791JF 1978 501-0079 US Trinity Equipment LLC
N12WH 1977 501-0064 Aieleron Air LLC
N16NL 1977 501-0043 WH Air LLC
N22EL 1977 5010045 Mustang Jets LLC
N151SP 1977 501-0021 Lux Leasing LLC
N212M 1977 501-0280 N212M LLC
N322ST 1977 501-0278 C & W Aviation LLC
N403AA 1977 501-0264 N403AA LLC
N454AC 1977 501-0015 Central Virginia Aviation Inc
N501 1977 501-0011 Stallion Aircraft LLC
N501A 1977 501-0051 Landrock Real Estate Inc
N501AT 1977 501-0017 East Tennessee Aviation Services LLC
N501DD 1977 501-0035 DK Air LLC
N501GR 1977 501-0006 Best Aircraft Deals LLC
N501NY 1977 501-0038 501 Leasing LLC
N501PV 1977 501-0028 Java Medical Group LLC
N501RK 1977 5010024 Citation 501SP LLC
N501SP 1977 501-0039 N501SP LLC
N501SV 1977 501-0005 California Aviation LLC
N505RJ 1977 501-0009 High Times LLC
N516KG 1977 501-0023 Brisket Express Aircraft Company LLC
N550GB 1977 501-0054 Cordobesa Aviation LLC
N971GS 1977 501-0032 E.d. Santos & Associates LLC
N988WP 1977 501-0050 M & M Air & Ground LLC
N3GN Not on record 501-0090 R-Air Inc
N12CV Not on record 501-0081 Quartermaster Growth LLC
N44MK Not on record 501-0272 Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC
N45TL Not on record 5010016 NBB II LLC
N52TL Not on record 501-0053 N52TL LLC
N81EB Not on record 501-0003 TCM Air Inc
N98AV Not on record 501-0177 Riverway Capital LLC
N242DJ Not on record 501-0068 South Eastern Atlantic Aviation LLC
N347MH Not on record 501-0155 Stallion 501 LLC
N500WJ Not on record 501-0275 Kiesau Insurance Services LLC
N501AD Not on record 501-0093 Crockagator Adventures LLC
N501AJ Not on record 501-0059 Freiford LLC
N501BB Not on record 501-0087 Wno Trust Services LLC Trustee
N501CP Not on record 501-0034 P and D Partnership II LLC

Registry data and public sources. Individual owners are not named. 35 more US registrations of the type have pages too: look one up by N-number.

QUESTIONS

Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) questions, answered from the data

How much does a Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) cost?

Radar's rough range is about $610K to $2M for a 1985 and $610K to $2M for a 1977. 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 501 (Citation-I/SP design)?

What moves the price of any one Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design): 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 501 (Citation-I/SP design) 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 501 (Citation-I/SP design) for sale?

Radar does not list aircraft for sale. It tracks all 155 US-registered Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design)s 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 501 (Citation-I/SP design)s are there?

155 Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design)s are on the US civil aircraft register (FAA file of October 2026), built 1977 to 1985. Aircraft registered in other countries are not counted. Radar has a page for each US registration.

How high can a Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) fly?

The Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) is certified to 41,000 feet. Heavy aircraft climb there in steps as they burn fuel.

Who owns Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design)s?

Of the 155 US-registered Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design)s, 136 (88%) are registered to companies, trusts and other entities and 19 to individuals. Radar names entity owners only; individuals are shown as privately registered. The most common states of registration are FL (26), TX (18), DE (16).