N2617U

The airframe bearing tail number N2617U is a 1981-built Cessna 501 Citation SP with manufacturer serial 501-0235. It is registered in the United States and is owned by CONQUEST ONE LLC, an LLC based in Missoula, MT, US; ownership and home-base details indicate operation from the Missoula area under a corporate owner. Public records of notable registry actions are Not published. The airframe’s configuration and age place it among early production Citation SP examples, with an operational profile reflecting older-generation business-jet systems and lifecycle maintenance considerations for a 1981 airframe.

The cabin of this Cessna 501 Citation SP airframe is fitted for an eight-seat corporate layout consistent with the model’s original certification, supporting short- to medium-range executive transport missions from the owner’s base in Missoula, MT, US. Typical mission profiles for this airframe, given its 1,328 nm range and 357 kts cruise speed, include regional point-to-point charters, owner-flown business trips and repositioning flights across the western United States and into adjacent regions. Avionics fit and specific interior amenities for this particular serial are not detailed in the provided data; maintenance considerations focus on age-related component life cycles and engine support for the JT15D-4 units. Corporate ownership by CONQUEST ONE LLC suggests a maintenance and operational regime aligned with private LLC-operated business aviation practices.

The Cessna 501 Citation SP occupies the light business jet niche from the early 1980s, emphasizing efficient regional performance with a high-altitude ceiling of 41,000 ft and modest runway performance. In the contemporary market, the model competes with other light jets of its era; demand is typically driven by buyers or charter operators seeking lower acquisition costs versus modern types, balanced against higher maintenance and systems-upgrade needs for older airframes. Resale and operational considerations for this specific airframe include remaining component life on the JT15D-4 engines and the overall serviceability of an airframe built in 1981, factors that directly influence ferry or charter utility and lifecycle cost calculations.