N123KD

This airframe, N123KD, is a 1981-built Cessna 501 Citation ISP with manufacturer serial number 501-0195. It was produced by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation) and is currently owned by Aircraft Resource Center Inc of Lakeville, MN, US, a corporate owner-operator listed on the US registry. Registry records indicate standard commercial corporate ownership and operator basing in Minnesota; no other notable transfers or incidents are recorded in the supplied data. The listed market valuation for this airframe is $500,000, reflecting its vintage, systems baseline, and condition indicators implied by age and equipment.

Configured in the typical executive layout for the model, this airframe is typically single-pilot capable and arranged to seat approximately 5–7 passengers in addition to the pilot within an 8-place certification; the cabin layout for this type commonly includes a small forward refreshment center and an aft lavatory. Operated from its owner’s base in Lakeville, MN, US, the Citation ISP is commonly used on short to medium-range corporate and charter missions consistent with its 1,328 nm range and 357 kt cruise speed, permitting efficient coast-to-coast feeder hops or regional shuttles. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect its age (1981 construction) and the need to preserve JT15D-1 engine and legacy airframe systems to maintain certification and resale value.

The Cessna 501 Citation ISP occupies a light business jet niche offering transcontinental capability within regional mission profiles, balancing modest acquisition cost and operating efficiency against older avionics and airframe aging. Typical competitors historically included similar light jets from early-generation Learjet and Dassault Falcon 10 derivatives, with buyer demand often centered on cost-conscious corporate operators and brokers. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe hinge on lifecycle items for Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 engines, avionics upgrade potential, and airframe time—factors that inform the recorded $500,000 valuation.