N986DS: 1983 Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design), s/n 501-0321

INSIDE

The Citation 501 six-position passenger example cabin.

Illustrations of a representative Citation 501 six-position passenger example cabin, not N986DS’s. Every aircraft’s completion differs. Citation I/SP long-wing reference for the qualified Model 501 design group. This illustration does not establish installed modifications, equipment or cabin. Cabin illustrates one documented six-position passenger completion, not installed seating on this aircraft. Explore the Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) interior and layout. Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) interior: cabin size and seat map.

Citation 501 six-position passenger example cabin illustration. Actual layout and equipment vary; not a photograph of this aircraft. — A representative Citation 501 six-position passenger example cabin.

Top-down view of a Citation 501 six-position passenger example cabin. Illustrative Citation 501 example: five cabin chairs and one rear belted seat with removable lavatory, plus two cockpit seats. Schematic based on a documented completion; actual layout and equipment vary. Not a photograph of this tail. — Illustrative Citation 501 example: five cabin chairs and one rear belted seat with removable lavatory, plus two cockpit seats. Schematic based on a documented completion; actual layout and equipment vary. Not a photograph of this tail.

ROUGH RANGE

What N986DS might be worth, and where it’s heading.

A rough range: Radar's value model doesn't cover the Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) on its own yet. From Radar's listing-based estimates for business jets of similar engine thrust and age. The Embraer Phenom 300/300E curve gives the shape of the forecast, and the range is widened to match. Not an appraisal.

N986DS · On program · rough range

$680K

$453.3K$1M

In 2031: $464.3K
Value kept: 68%
Per year: −7.3%
Program effect: $38.4K
Confidence: Low

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SPECIFICATIONS

Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) specs

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Full Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) specs, range and cabin

Model: Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design)
Year: 1983
Serial number: 501-0321
Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A / JT15D-1B (original design)
Ceiling: 41,000 ft

THE AIRCRAFT’S LIFE

N986DS on the registry.

Registration events from FAA records, compiled October 2026. Maintenance, damage and component history live in the logbooks, not the registry.

May 26, 1994

Registry record

Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
FAA registry
Oct 8, 2025

School Board of Marion County Florida

Certificate of registration issued as N986DS.
FAA registry

FAA REGISTRATION

Registration details

Registration: N986DS
Status: Current as of October 2026
Certificate issued: Oct 8, 2025
Airworthiness date: May 26, 1994
Last FAA action: Oct 8, 2025
Registration expires: Oct 31, 2032
Mode S code (hex): ADC1CA
Aircraft category: Light jet
Weight class: Under 12,500lbs

From FAA registry data as of October 2026. Check the FAA registry for the current record.

OWNERSHIP

Registered owner

School Board of Marion County Florida

Government or public body · Ocala, FL, US

SOURCES

Where this page comes from

Built from FAA registry records, manufacturer specifications, and public flight-tracking and market data, compiled October 2026. Values come from Radar’s aircraft value model. Owners and operators can ask for a correction or removal.

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