Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) price Value, specs, cabin and the US fleet
- 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).
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.
- 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
Recently registered
- N533PJ1984 Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) · registered Sep 22, 2026 · Worldwide Option LLC
- N51FT1982 Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) · registered Aug 29, 2026 · Cozumel Leasing LLC
- N500WJCessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) · registered Jul 29, 2026 · Kiesau Insurance Services LLC
- N501SW1985 Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) · registered Jul 20, 2026 · Tobar Services LLC
- N44MKCessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) · registered Jun 26, 2026 · Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC
- N501A1977 Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) · registered Jun 22, 2026 · Landrock Real Estate Inc
- N65WW1981 Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) · registered May 1, 2026 · Sanders Aviation Inc
- N599RM1979 Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) · registered Apr 29, 2026 · State Technical College of Missouri
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.
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.
- 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 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.
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.
ADs that may apply to the Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design): all 11, with applicability → · Look up ADs by N-number · AD burden by model, ranked
EVERY TAIL
Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) aircraft by tail number
| Registration | Year | Serial | Registered 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
| Registration | Year | Serial | Registered 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.
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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).
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