N233JJ

The airframe bearing registration N233JJ is a 1974-built Cessna 500 Citation I, constructor serial number 500-0233, produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The jet is recorded in US registry service and is currently held by SKY TRAILS LLC, an LLC based in Shreveport, LA, US, reflecting a stable private ownership status. Historical paperwork for this specific airframe identifies it as a late-second-generation Citation I example with the original Pratt & Whitney Canada turbofan installation; no prominent incidents or extraordinary registry actions are noted in the supplied data. At the provided valuation, the airframe is listed at $424,000, which reflects market positioning for an early-production light business jet with typical age-related airframe and systems considerations.

The cabin of N233JJ follows the typical Citation I executive arrangement, a 5–8-place executive layout with an aft lavatory, offering a conventional small-jet interior suitable for owner-flown or light charter work. Based in Shreveport, LA, operations would commonly include regional business shuttles, point-to-point travel across the continental US, and missions capitalizing on the aircraft’s high single-cruise speed and modest long-range capability. Avionics fit is not specified in the data provided; maintenance considerations for this airframe center on age-related inspections, JT15D-1 engine support and parts availability, and corrosion control typical of a 1974 airframe. The eight-seat arrangement allows mixed passenger/cargo flexibility for owner-operators.

The Cessna 500 Citation I occupies the light business jet niche as an early fan-jet Citation, offering economical operating costs relative to larger types while delivering respectable cruise performance and a 41,000 ft service ceiling. Competing models from the era include early Learjet and Mitsubishi MU-2 family types, with buyer demand generally driven by budget-conscious owner-operators and small charter operators. Resale considerations for N233JJ hinge on the airframe’s vintage, documented maintenance, and engine program status; at a valuation of $424,000, prospective buyers will weigh upgrade costs for avionics and interior refurbishment against available mission capability.