N171WJ

The airframe bearing tail number N171WJ is a 1981-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP, serial 501-0171. The airframe is owned by N501SP LLC, an LLC based in Mount Airy, MD, US, which serves as the registered owner and likely operator point of contact for the type certificate actions on this registration. The airframe's recorded valuation stands at $510,500, reflecting its status as an early-production Citation I/SP primary business jet now decades into service. Registration and operator details indicate a U.S.-registered, privately held asset with limited public registry action disclosed beyond ownership and valuation.

The cabin for this airframe is configured in an executive, typically 6–8 place layout that is configurable to operator requirements, aligning with the Citation I/SP's role as a short-to-medium-range business transport. Specific avionics fit and retrofit history for this individual airframe are not published, so fleet-common upgrades and options (e.g., modern digital avionics or WAAS-capable GPS retrofits) should be confirmed in maintenance records. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft, based on its performance, include single-leg corporate shuttle flights and owner-operated cross-country trips from its Mount Airy, Maryland base, taking advantage of its transcontinental short-range capability and 41,000 ft service ceiling. Maintenance considerations for this particular airframe will be governed by its 1981 build date and the condition-driven value reflected in the registry.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light business jet niche, offering modest range and speed for owner-operators and small charter operators seeking economical point-to-point capability. With 2× JT15D-1A turbofan powerplants providing 2,200 lbf each and a cruise near 357 kts, the model competes on operating economy rather than intercontinental range. Buyer and charter demand for early-1980s airframes tends to emphasize acquisition cost and upgrade potential; the listed valuation of $510,500 for this airframe reflects age, airframe hours, and assumed maintenance status. Resale and maintenance considerations for this example will center on avionics modernization, engine program status, and structural/records completeness typical of legacy Citation I/SP platforms.