Skip to content

Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved) price Value, specs and the US fleet

Used, by build year $820K to $1.5M The middle of a rough range for each build year, 1977 to 1999. Not an estimate for any one aircraft.
  1. 1977: $820K
  2. 1978: $820K
  3. 1979: $820K
  4. 1980: $820K
  5. 1981: $820K
  6. 1983: $820K
  7. 1999: $1.5M
19771999
Charter from about $7,500 an hour light jet rates, flycraft.com
  • US fleet19

A rough value guide across the registered fleet: $820K to $1.5M by build year, 1977 to 1999, the middle of each year's range. Configuration, condition and logbooks determine an individual aircraft's value. Light jet, built 1977 to 1999. 19 are on the US register, each with its own page by tail number (FAA data, October 2026).

Light jets compared · Every Cessna model

PRICE: A ROUGH RANGE

Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved) price: a rough range by build year.

Radar's value model does not cover the Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved) 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
  • 1999 Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved)Rough range$850K–$2.8M
  • 1980 Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved)Rough range$460K–$1.5M
  • 1977 Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved)Rough range$460K–$1.5M

FOR SALE AND THE MARKET

Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved) 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 19 Built 1977 to 1999
  • Registered in the last year 4 New certificates since Oct 5, 2025: deliveries, changes of owner and renewals
  • Registered to entities 74% 14 to companies and trusts, 5 to individuals
US-registered Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved)s by build year (most in one year: 5).

Recently registered

Where they are registered

  • DE 3
  • MT 2
  • OH 2
  • AL 1
  • CA 1
  • FL 1
  • IN 1
  • KS 1
  • KY 1
  • MI 1

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved) specs

Published figures for the type, from public sources. A given aircraft varies with its completion, weight and modifications.

Category
Light jet

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

10 FAA ADs in effect name the Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved)

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 (engine configuration unresolved) aircraft by tail number

RegistrationYearSerialRegistered owner
N311VP 1999 501-0311 Bluegrass Venture Holdings LLC
N892HM 1983 501-0320 Brig Air LLC
N420PC 1981 501-0237 Crimson Leasing LLC
N737RJ 1981 5010238 MCML Ventures LLC
N804ST 1980 501-0146 Ial Corp
N3WT 1979 5010088 CB LLC
N339HP 1979 501-0292 Alpine Turbine LLC
N2648X 1979 501-0105 N2648X Corp Trustee
N11007 1979 501-0118 Coastal Elite Air LLC
N45AF 1978 5010284 Centurion Air LLC
N61HA 1978 501-0044 Mighty Horn Ministries Inc
N307MR 1977 501-0012 Silverstar II LLC
N501WJ Not on record 501-0143 N501WJ LLC
N504SF Not on record 501-0643 SHB Aviation LLC
N60EW 1999 501-0319 Privately registered
N406LJ 1981 501-0230 Privately registered
N2617U 1981 501-0235 Privately registered
N7TK 1979 501-0116 Privately registered
N82AJ 1978 501-0282 Privately registered

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

QUESTIONS

Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved) questions, answered from the data

How much does a Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved) cost?

Radar's rough range is about $850K to $2.8M for a 1999 and $460K to $1.5M 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 (engine configuration unresolved)?

What moves the price of any one Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved): 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 (engine configuration unresolved) 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 (engine configuration unresolved) for sale?

Radar does not list aircraft for sale. It tracks all 19 US-registered Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved)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 (engine configuration unresolved)s are there?

19 Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved)s are on the US civil aircraft register (FAA file of October 2026), built 1977 to 1999. Aircraft registered in other countries are not counted. Radar has a page for each US registration.

Who owns Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved)s?

Of the 19 US-registered Cessna 501 (engine configuration unresolved)s, 14 (74%) are registered to companies, trusts and other entities and 5 to individuals. Radar names entity owners only; individuals are shown as privately registered. The most common states of registration are DE (3), MT (2), OH (2).