N2PA

The airframe bearing tail number N2PA is a 1982-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP, constructor serial 501-0242, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). Registered in the United States and held by PYLON AVIATION SERVICES LLC, the aircraft is based in Chandler, Arizona, and is recorded under a private limited liability company operator profile. Registry and ownership records reflect the transfer to PYLON AVIATION SERVICES LLC (LLC) in Chandler, AZ, US, and current valuation data lists the airframe at $800,000, indicative of its market position and condition for its age. The airframe is cataloged as a fixed-wing multi-engine asset under U.S. registration US.

This individual Cessna 501 Citation I/SP is configured with seating for 8 occupants, reflecting the typical executive light-business jet cabin capacity for point-to-point transport. With a published cruise of 357 kts and a maximum practical ferry range near 1,328 nm, the aircraft is suited to short- to medium-range regional missions, including business shuttles and owner-operator flights originating from its Chandler, Arizona base. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 turbofan engines producing 2,200 lbf thrust each, operational considerations include turbofan-specific maintenance cycles and parts sourcing consistent with early-series Citation I/SP airframes. The 41,000 ft service ceiling permits operations above congested airspace for efficient routing on typical regional sectors.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light-cabin, short- to medium-range niche among early-generation business jets, offering higher cruise speeds and altitudes than many contemporaries while remaining compact and owner-manageable. Competitive comparisons typically include other early light jets from the same era; buyers and charter operators factor age, refurbishment state, and systems upgrades into demand and resale pricing. For this specific airframe—serial 501-0242—the stated valuation of $800,000 reflects market considerations for maintenance status, avionics fitment, and airframe hours that commonly influence resale and operational cost analyses for Citation I/SP examples.