N15JH

This entry covers airframe registration N15JH, a production Cessna 500 Citation I built in 1974 with serial number 500-0174. The aircraft is owned by CENTRAL VIRGINIA AVIATION INC and based in Petersburg, VA, US, with the corporate owner operating the airframe from that location. The airframe carries a United States registration (US) and, based on current estimates, has an assessed market value of $424,000. No further registry actions or transfers are published beyond the current corporate ownership and U.S. registration.

The airframe as configured offers seating for 8 passengers, consistent with the early Citation I cabin layouts optimized for small corporate transport and owner-operator missions. Typical usage for this airframe includes short- to medium-range business travel within its 1,328 nm range and point-to-point missions from its Petersburg, Virginia base. The twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 engines, each rated at 2,200 lbf, provide cruise performance around 357 kts and a maximum practical operating ceiling near 41,000 ft, suiting it to efficient regional hops and higher-altitude cruise where traffic and weather can be minimized. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect the airframe age (built 1974) and corporate ownership structure, which can influence maintenance scheduling and parts sourcing; detailed avionics fitment and interior refurbishment history are not published.

The Cessna 500 Citation I is an early light business jet offering modest capacity and efficient short- to medium-range performance compared with later Citation series models. In the market, aircraft of this vintage and configuration compete with contemporaries from manufacturers of the same era and attract buyers seeking lower acquisition cost for basic executive transport. Resale and operational considerations for this particular airframe include aging airframe and engine support, parts availability for the JT15D-1 powerplants, and the moderate assessed value of $424,000, which reflects condition, avionics, and maintenance history factors customary for a 1974-built jet.