Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Turnkey, ready-to-fly jet with complete logbooks, always hangared, and meticulously maintained
- Refurbished executive interior (2022): tan custom leather seating, forward barrel seat, mid-cabin 4-place club, cherry wood veneer cabinetry, dual work/game tables, aft lavatory, forward wet bar with storage and ice drawer, ultraleather headliner, cabin dividers
- Forward galley and high-end refreshment equipment
- Matterhorn white exterior with blue & gray stripes (2018)
- Avionics: Garmin G600 EFIS (coupled), Garmin GTN-725 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin GWX-68 weather radar, Garmin GTX-345 & GTX-335 transponders (ADSB in/out), Sperry SPZ-500 IFCS autopilot, dual Collins VHF-22 comms, dual Collins VIR-32 navs, Collins ADF-60, Collins DME-40, King radar altimeter, BFGoodrich TRC-899 SkyWatch HP TCAS, Garmin TAWS
- Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A engines with Phase 1A engine modification, thrust reversers, engine synchronization system
- High altitude kit, long-range oxygen system, Keith Freon air conditioning
- RVSM certified, IFR equipped
- All major inspections current: 10000-hour (2018), Phase 1-5 (2022)
- 6-passenger executive configuration
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna Citation 500 (often referred to as Citation I, with the single-pilot-capable Citation I/SP variant) is an early 1970s–era light jet designed around predictable handling, conservative performance, and a practical cabin for small groups. It sits in the “classic light jet” category: typically used for regional business travel, owner-operator flying (where equipped and approved), and missions where runway access and simplicity matter more than long-range capability or modern avionics integration.
Mission Fit
In typical day-to-day use, the Citation 500 is a practical platform for multi-leg schedules within a region, with comfortable cruise and a cabin suited to small teams. Buyers usually choose it for reliable point-to-point access rather than pushing the edge of range with full seats and bags. Performance and payload are sensitive to temperature, runway length, and climb requirements, so real-world mission planning should reflect the specific serial number, engine rating, and any STCs.
Cabin
The cabin is a classic light-jet environment with club-style seating common and a compact refreshment and lavatory arrangement depending on interior. Expect a narrower cross-section and lower ceiling than midsize jets; comfort is best with smaller groups and shorter-to-moderate stage lengths. Noise levels and cabin amenities vary widely by refurbishment quality and insulation upgrades.