N411TN

This write-up concerns airframe N411TN, a factory-built Cessna 500 Citation I completed in 1975 with manufacturer serial 500-0275. The aircraft is recorded as owned by Aero Specialty Finance LLC, an LLC based in Chesterfield, MO, US, and is registered in the US. There are no publicly listed notable registry actions beyond its current ownership; historic transfer details are not published. Valuation records list the airframe at $424,000, reflecting typical market positioning for late-model Citation I examples in variable maintenance condition.

Airframe N411TN carries an 8-place executive layout in the cabin consistent with common Citation I conversions and listings; seating is arranged for executive transport rather than high-density carriage. The fitted avionics reflect a mixed fit with reported components including Collins SPZ-200, Avidyne EX-500, Garmin 400, dual Collins VHF-20A, dual Collins DME-40, and Collins VIR-30A, supporting basic navigation, comms and situational awareness upgrades over original installations. Typical mission profiles for this configuration emphasize short- to medium-range executive hops within the continental United States, taking advantage of the 1,328 nm range and high single-flight cruise speed near 357 kts. Based in Chesterfield, MO, the owner/operator posture suggests use either as a managed corporate asset or finance-leased airframe; specific maintenance status and unique cabin amenities beyond the 8-place layout are not published.

The Cessna 500 Citation I occupies the light corporate jet niche as one of Cessna’s early clean-sheet small-cabin business jets, offering economical operation for owners seeking higher speed and ceiling than piston twins while avoiding larger-cabin jet costs. Competing models historically include the Learjet 24/25 series and early Beechjet variants, with buyer demand focused on well-maintained airframes and updated avionics. Resale considerations for N411TN center on engine status (JT15D-1A), avionics modernization, and the airframe’s 1975 vintage; maintenance records and recent refurbishments will strongly affect marketability at the listed $424,000 valuation.