N501CB

This airframe, registered as N501CB, is a 1978-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP with serial number 5010281. It is currently owned by individual Gary A. Snoe, based in Somerville, TX, US, and is operated from that home base under United States registration. The airframe’s documented history centers on private ownership; no public record of corporate transfer or major registry actions beyond the current ownership is included in the supplied data. Recent valuation places the aircraft at $844,000, reflecting its vintage, equipment baseline for the Citation I/SP class, and condition expectations for a late‑1970s light jet.

The airframe is certified for single‑pilot operation as a Cessna 501 Citation I/SP and typically features a 6–8‑place executive layout with a forward galley and an optional aft lavatory, matching common mission fits for owner‑operators. Specific avionics fit is Not published for this individual aircraft; therefore routings and required crew procedures should be confirmed against the installed panel. In operation from Somerville, Texas, the airplane’s range of 1,215 nm and cruise speed of 345 kts suit regional business travel and owner/operator executive missions, permitting efficient point‑to‑point flights across the U.S. central and eastern regions. Maintenance considerations for this airframe include legacy JT15D‑1 engine support and airframe components typical of late‑1970s Citation I lineage.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light business jet niche, offering single‑pilot certification, modest payload for up to 8 seats, and a high‑altitude capability to 41,000 ft. Competing models in its era and market segment include early light jets with similar range and performance; demand is often driven by owner‑operators seeking single‑pilot capability rather than charter fleet economics. Market and resale considerations for this specific airframe reflect its 1978 build date, JT15D‑1 engine type, and listed value of $844,000, with maintenance and avionics upgrades typically factoring into transaction pricing.