N111BB

This airframe, registered as N111BB, is a 1975-built Cessna 500 Citation I with manufacturer's serial number 500-0248. The aircraft is owned by the corporation SOUTH DELTA AVIATION INC, based in Fayetteville, AR, US, and bears a United States registration. The airframe is cited in seller documentation as configured and equipped for executive operations, and its listed market valuation is $413,903. The airframe appears in sales/registry listings with updated avionics noted by the seller, reflecting recent equipment investments relative to typical Citation I examples.

The cabin is configured in a common Citation I arrangement described as a 6–8-place executive layout with aft lavatory option, consistent with seller-provided interior descriptions. Avionics reported on the seller listing include a modernized fit: Garmin GTN-750 series navigation suite, Garmin G600 MFD, GTX-330 transponder, and Garmin GDL-88 datalink, supporting both IFR navigation and traffic/weather services. Typical missions for this airframe would include short- to medium-range corporate and charter hops up to its quoted range of 1,328 nm, operating from the owner/operator base in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe would center on legacy Citation I systems and JT15D-1 engine support while factoring in recent avionics investments noted by the seller.

The Cessna 500 Citation I occupies the light corporate jet niche, valued for efficient short-range cruise around 357 kts and a service ceiling near 41,000 ft, appealing to owner-operators and small charter companies. Competing models historically include early Learjet and Dassault Falcon light jets; resale and maintenance considerations hinge on airframe age (1975 build), engine JT15D-1 parts support, and the scope of avionics upgrades such as those listed for this airframe. Given the aircraft’s listed value of $413,903, buyers typically weigh refurbishment, ongoing maintenance needs, and mission fit against acquisition cost.