N1DA Cessna Citation I

Overview

This entry describes airframe registration N1DA, a Cessna 500 (Citation I) with manufacturer serial number 500-0288. The airframe is registered to DB Aviation Holdings Group LLC, an LLC based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, which is the listed owner and operator/home base for this specific aircraft. The U.S. registry records indicate an 8-seat configuration for this airframe, and current registry documentation ties the type to an executive cabin layout and ownership in Fort Lauderdale. No other ownership transfers or valuation history are published in the supplied data.

Operations & Cabin

The specific airframe carries an 8-place executive layout as listed on the registry, reflecting a small corporate/intercity executive interior typical for early Citation I examples. Although detailed avionics fit and maintenance logs for this serial are not provided, the configuration supports light business missions such as short international or domestic hops within a transcontinental range of about 1,328 nm at an economical cruise of 352 kts. Operating from its owner’s base in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the airplane is well suited to regional business travel and short-notice charter missions under an owner/operator model. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would follow standard Citation I practices, including attention to the JT15D series engines and airframe-specific inspection intervals; no unique amenities or modifications are published for this serial.

Model & Market Context

The airframe belongs to the original Citation family, where the Cessna 500 (Citation I) fills the light business jet niche for eight passengers with modest operating costs and runway performance. Competitors in the same vintage segment historically include early Learjet and Beechjet models; buyers and small charter operators value the type for short-to-medium regional missions. Market considerations for this serial include airframe age, engine JT15D maintenance history, and cabin configuration when assessing resale or continued operation; these factors typically drive demand among owner-operators and entry-level charter operators.