N501AJ

This airframe, registered as N501AJ, is a 1978-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP with manufacturer serial number 501-0059. The aircraft is owned by FREIFORD LLC, an LLC based in Pasco, Washington, United States, and is operated under U.S. registration. The airframe’s public record centers on its long-standing single-entity ownership and domestic registry; no other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are recorded in the supplied data. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the provided dataset.

The cabin of this airframe is configured in an 8-place executive layout, reflecting a classic light business-jet interior optimized for short- to medium-range corporate missions. Based in Pasco, Washington, the aircraft’s performance—especially its 1,328 nm range and 357 kt cruise—suits regional point-to-point travel, such as West Coast hops or intercity routes across the western United States. Typical operations for this airframe would prioritize efficient, high-altitude transit up to 41,000 ft, leveraging twin JT15D-1A turbofan reliability for frequent short-leg operations. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow the Citation I/SP lineage, with continued emphasis on engine-life tracking and airframe corrosion checks given the 1978 build year.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light business-jet niche, offering economical regional performance with a modest passenger count and transcontinental-connector range. With twin JT15D-1A engines producing 2,200 lbf each, the model competes historically with contemporaries in the late-1970s light-jet market for owners seeking low to moderate acquisition costs and straightforward systems. Buyer and charter demand typically favors well-maintained, single-owner examples such as N501AJ, while resale considerations concentrate on avionics upgrades, engine TBO status, and interior refurbishment given the aircraft’s vintage.