N501CD

The airframe bearing tail number N501CD is a Cessna 501 Citation I/SP built in 1978, serial number 501-0066. The airframe is registered in the United States and is recorded as owned by CROMAN CORP, a corporation based in White City, OR, US, which is also its listed operator/home base. The airframe’s certification and registry reflect its long-standing presence in the light business jet sector since its manufacture by Cessna (Textron Aviation). Notable administrative actions include its active U.S. registration under the tail N501CD, and its retention in corporate service rather than being operated by a commercial carrier.

The cabin of this Cessna 501 Citation I/SP, configured for 8 seats, is typical of early Citation I family interiors with a focus on short-haul corporate transport and owner-flown missions. Operated from White City, Oregon, the aircraft’s mission profile commonly includes regional point-to-point flights within its 1,328 nm range and fast transcontinental positioning legs enabled by a 357 kt cruise. The twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A powerplants producing 2,200 lbf each offer the performance and redundancy expected for light business-jet operations, while the 41,000 ft ceiling provides flexibility for weather avoidance and efficient cruise. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect its 1978 build year and corporate ownership, emphasizing airframe and engine time tracking, corrosion inspection, and avionics updates appropriate for continued private use.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light business-jet niche, offering owner-operated utility, modest operating costs, and short-field capability relative to larger jets. In its era it competed with other entry-level business jets for owner-pilot buyers and small-corporation fleets seeking economical intercity travel. Demand in the secondary market typically favors well-documented, low-time airframes with recent avionics and interior refurbishments; this particular airframe’s corporate ownership and U.S. registration are factors that can influence maintenance history transparency and resale considerations. Due to its 1978 manufacture date, prospective buyers and operators generally assess lifecycle airframe and engine overhauls and upgrade paths when evaluating long-term value.