N117MA 1979 Cessna Citation I/SP
- 1979Built
- 8Seats
- 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 N117MA’s. Every aircraft’s completion differs.
RADAR ESTIMATE
What N117MA is worth, and where it’s heading.
Radar's value model doesn't cover the Cessna Citation I/SP on its own yet, so this borrows the Embraer Phenom 300/300E curve, scales it to N117MA's listing-based estimate and widens the range to match. An estimate, not an appraisal.
N117MA · On program · wider range
$1.9M
- In 2031
- $1.3M
- Value kept
- 68%
- Per year
- −7.3%
- Program effect
- $107.4K
- Confidence
- Low
5-year projection
The Embraer Phenom 300/300E curve, scaled to this Cessna Citation I/SP
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
- 1979
- Serial number
- 501-0249
- Engines
- 2 × Williams FJ44-2A (reported Sierra FJ44 Eagle II / Stallion conversion; historical registry lists Pratt & Whitney Canada...
- Thrust
- 2,300 lbf each
- Seats
- Up to 8
- Range
- 1,328 nm
- Cruise
- 357 ktas
- Published Mach
- 0.7
- Ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Fuel capacity
- 564 US gal
- ICAO type
- C501
- Exterior
- White (white/blue stripes with red/gold accents reported)
THE AIRCRAFT’S LIFE
N117MA, from delivery to today.
Registration events from FAA records, compiled November 2025. Maintenance, damage and component history live in the logbooks, not the registry.
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Private owner
FAA registry -
Maguire Products
Registration record entry under N40MA.
FAA registry -
Maguire Products
Re-registered to Maguire Products (registration history).
FAA registry -
Capital Holdings 158 LLC
Registry action (renewal/administrative).
FAA registry -
Capital Holdings 158 LLC
FAA registration administrative action / last recorded registry action (current registrant).
FAA registry
FAA REGISTRATION
Registration details
- Registration
- N117MA
- Status
- Current as of November 2025
- Certificate issued
- Oct 27, 2006
- Airworthiness date
- Jun 6, 2001
- Last FAA action
- May 26, 2023
- Registration expires
- Jul 31, 2028
- Mode S code (hex)
- A04748
- 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
Capital Holdings 158 LLC
EQUIPMENT AND HISTORY
As reported in public sources
- Avionics
- Garmin GTN-750, Garmin GTN-650, GMX 200, Dual Garmin GTX-330 transponders, SPZ-500 autopilot (per broker listing)
- Cabin
- 7-8 place executive layout (marketing/broker packet lists aft couch, forward lavatory; seating arranged for executive transport)
- Interior
- Tan leather palette, maple woodwork, forward galley, forward lavatory; broker packet lists 7 passengers in current config
- Maintenance program
- SieraTrax (as noted in broker material); Phase 5 inspection completed Dec 2024 (broker packet)
Listings and registries are not the logbooks. A pre-buy confirms equipment, program status and damage history from the records themselves.
RESEARCH NOTES
About N117MA
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed below, November 2025. Not checked against the aircraft's logbooks.
Overview
This entry covers airframe N117MA, a 1979-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP (Citation SP) with serial number 501-0249. The airframe is owned by Capital Holdings 158 LLC, a corporation based in Aston, Pennsylvania, United States, and is registered in the US. Historical registry entries indicate earlier installation records listing Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A powerplants, while recent listings and broker material report a conversion to Williams FJ44-series engines.
Operations & Cabin
The specific airframe is outfitted in a 7-8 place executive cabin layout, with broker marketing and packet descriptions indicating an aft couch and a forward lavatory and seating arranged for executive transport. Avionics listed for this aircraft include Garmin GTN-750 and GTN-650 navigators, a GMX 200 multifunction display, dual Garmin GTX-330 transponders, and an SPZ-500 autopilot, reflecting a modernized IFR-capable panel for its class. Typical missions for this airframe would be short- to mid-range executive transport within its 1,328 nm range and cruise speeds near 357 kts, operating from its owner/operator base in Aston, Pennsylvania, or nearby US business aviation hubs. Maintenance and operational considerations for this airframe include monitoring the implications of the reported engine conversion versus historical JT15D listings and ensuring compliance with supplemental type certificates and updated maintenance records.
Model & Market Context
The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light jet executive niche as an early Citation variant adapted for improved single-pilot certification and operational flexibility. With the reported installation of Williams FJ44-2A engines producing 2,300 lbf each, this airframe presents performance and fuel-burn characteristics competitive with upgraded light jets and conversions marketed to extend useful life and efficiency. Typical buyers or charter operators seeking this model prioritize cost-conscious acquisition, executive interior utility, and avionics modernization; resale and maintenance valuations hinge on documented engine configuration, STC history, and the completeness of logbooks. In the secondary market, aircraft with verified FJ44 conversions and updated Garmin avionics often attract higher interest than examples retaining legacy JT15D engines, but each example requires detailed pre-purchase review.
MOVEMENTS
Last reported flights
| Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| KABE Lehigh Valley International | KILG New Castle Airport |
Public ADS-B and spotter reports up to November 2025. Not a live track.
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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