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Illustration of a Cessna Citation I/SP. Not a photo of N113CA.
Illustration of the Cessna Citation I/SP, not a photo of N113CA.

N113CA 1980 Cessna Citation I/SP

Serial number 501-0148.

  • 1980Built
  • 5Seats
  • 1,328 nmRange
  • 357 ktCruise
  • 41,000 ftCeiling

INSIDE

The Cessna Citation I/SP cabin.

Illustrations of a typical Cessna Citation I/SP cabin, not N113CA’s. Every aircraft’s completion differs.

Warm natural light fills a low, narrow Cessna Citation I cabin with six cream leather armchairs, upright rounded rectangular windows and polished wood veneer, viewed aft from seated eye level down the aisle.
A typical Cessna Citation I/SP cabin.
Top-down view of a Cessna Citation I/SP cabin. Typical 6-passenger layout: a club of four, two forward-facing aft seats, forward refreshment center, aft lavatory.
Typical 6-passenger layout: a club of four, two forward-facing aft seats, forward refreshment center, aft lavatory.

SPECIFICATIONS

Cessna Citation I/SP specs

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

Model
Cessna Citation I/SP
Year
1980
Serial number
501-0148
Engines
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A
Thrust
2,200 lbf each
Seats
Up to 5
Range
1,328 nm
Cruise
357 ktas
Ceiling
41,000 ft
Fuel capacity
544 US gal
ICAO type
C500
Exterior
White with blue and gray striping

THE AIRCRAFT’S LIFE

N113CA, from delivery to today.

Registration events from FAA records, compiled November 2025. Maintenance, damage and component history live in the logbooks, not the registry.

  1. Private owner

    FAA registry

  2. Tropic Aircraft Service

    Registered/delivered as N148ED to Tropic Aircraft Service (delivery/registration date recorded on listing pages).

    FAA registry

  3. Registry record

    Previously operated under Mexican registration XB-KHL prior to U.S. registration (date not found in available public summaries).

    FAA registry

FAA REGISTRATION

Registration details

Registration
N113CA
Aircraft category
Fixed-wing multi-engine
Weight class
Under 12,500lbs

From FAA registry data as of November 2025. Check the FAA registry for the current record.

OWNERSHIP

Registered owner

Not on record

ESTIMATED VALUE

What N113CA might be worth

No estimate on record

Value depends on total time, engine program, damage history and the completeness of the logbooks.

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EQUIPMENT AND HISTORY

As reported in public sources

Avionics
Reported upgrades in listings: dual Garmin 600s, dual Garmin GTN-750s, L3 backup attitude, L3 TAWS-8000, ADS-B Out, SPZ-500 autopilot, Stormscope (per broker listing).
Cabin
Reported nine-passenger executive configuration (listing-specified; many Citation I/SPs are 5-7 pax standard).
Interior
Aft refreshment center and aft flushing belted lavatory reported in broker listing; light beige leather interior reported.

Listings and registries are not the logbooks. A pre-buy confirms equipment, program status and damage history from the records themselves.

RESEARCH NOTES

About N113CA

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed below, November 2025. Not checked against the aircraft's logbooks.

Overview

The airframe bearing registration N113CA is a 1980-built Cessna Citation I/SP with serial number 501-0148, manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation). The airframe is USA-registered and has appeared in broker and listing records with reported avionics and mission equipment upgrades, indicating active marketing or transactional activity; listed with avionics upgrades and interior configuration noted by brokers. Public records indicate US registration status but do not detail a full ownership timeline or specific operator base in the supplied data. Condition highlights in listings emphasize avionics modernization and a non-standard nine-passenger executive layout relative to common factory seating counts.

Operations & Cabin

The aircraft is reported in listings as fitted in a nine-passenger executive configuration, although many Citation I/SPs originally feature 5-7 passenger standards; the supplied specification lists 5 seats while brokerage notes assert a nine-passenger executive layout, indicating a listing-specified interior. Avionics upgrades reported in market listings include dual Garmin 600s, dual Garmin GTN-750s, L3 backup attitude, L3 TAWS-8000, ADS-B Out, SPZ-500 autopilot and a Stormscope, suggesting a contemporary IFR and situational awareness fit for charter or owner-operator missions. Typical missions for this airframe type include short to medium-range executive transport, regional business travel, and light charter operations consistent with a 1,328 nm range and high-speed cruise capability. Maintenance considerations implied by the data include managing legacy JT15D engine support and ensuring avionics installations are maintained to current standards following the reported upgrades.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna Citation I/SP sits in the light business jet niche, offering modest operating costs, single-pilot certification in some configurations, and a relatively high-altitude capability with a 41,000 ft ceiling. Competing models historically include early Learjet and Beechjet variants that target short-haul business travel; the Citation I/SP appeals to buyers seeking a simple, proven platform with upgraded avionics for modern airspace requirements. Market and resale considerations for this specific airframe focus on the condition of JT15D engines, the provenance and documentation of the nine-seat interior conversion, and the value-added impact of the reported Garmin/L3 avionics suite on utility and regulatory compliance.

SOURCES

Where this page comes from

Built from FAA registry records, manufacturer specifications, and public flight-tracking and market data, compiled November 2025. Values come from Radar’s aircraft value model. Owners and operators can ask for a correction or removal.

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