N286

This entry covers airframe N286, a 1979-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP with manufacturer's serial number 501-0104. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by the corporate entity Freefall Express Inc, based in Gardiner, NY, US. The airframe's configuration as an eight-place executive Citation I/SP and its original Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 powerplants define its historical equipment baseline. No public registry entries beyond current ownership were provided for this specific airframe in the supplied data.

The aircraft carries an 8-place executive cabin arrangement tailored to corporate transport missions, reflecting a conventional light-business-jet layout for short- to medium-range trips. Typical mission profiles enabled by the airframe's 1,328 nm range and 323 kt cruise speed include regional point-to-point travel and on-demand charter operations from its owner/operator base in Gardiner, NY, US. Avionics fit for this specific airframe is Not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations are framed by the airframe's 1979 build year and the continued support requirements of the JT15D-1 engines. The twin-engine configuration and 41,000 ft service ceiling support mixed-altitude routing for fuel-efficient cruise and favorable weather-avoidance options on cross-state and short international legs.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies a light business jet niche emphasizing economical operation for eight passengers, with performance characterized by modest transcontinental capability when compared with larger midsize jets. Competing models in the same era and market segment would typically include other late-1970s light-cabin business jets offering similar seating and range profiles. Buyer and charter demand for an aircraft configured as an eight-place executive is typically driven by operating cost, availability of parts for the JT15D-1 engines, and condition of a 1979 airframe, all of which are primary considerations for maintenance planning and resale valuation.