N13ST

This airframe, registered as N13ST, is a 1978-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP with serial number 501-0285. The airframe is recorded as being owned by N7880L LLC (an LLC based in Port Charlotte, FL, US), reflecting the most recent documented ownership in US registries. The aircraft is US-registered and is valued at $900,000 in available summaries, with condition notes tied to age and maintenance history typical of late-1970s light business jets. Acquisition by N7880L LLC represents the latest notable change in the aircraft’s ownership timeline.

The airframe is commonly outfitted in an executive 6–8 place layout typical of the Citation I/SP series, providing a compact executive cabin suitable for short- to medium-range corporate missions and owner-operator use. Specific avionics fit for this individual airframe is not published here and may vary by refurbishment cycles; operators often upgrade avionics to meet contemporary navigation and airspace requirements. With a cruise speed of 357 kts and a range of 1,328 nm, the aircraft performs efficiently on point-to-point missions within North America, frequently operating from regional airports and corporate bases near Port Charlotte, FL. Maintenance considerations for this airframe revolve around legacy JT15D-1 engine support and structural/avionics upgrades consistent with a 1978 manufacture date.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light business jet niche of late-1970s designs, offering modest operating costs and straightforward systems compared with larger contemporaries. Competing models in similar roles historically include other early light jets from manufacturers such as Learjet and British Aerospace; buyer and charter demand for late-model Citations hinges on updated avionics and documented maintenance. Resale and maintenance economics for this specific airframe reflect its age, the ongoing availability of JT15D-1 support, and the airframe’s documented value of $900,000, factors that prospective operators weigh alongside refurbishment needs.