N501MB

This airframe, registered as N501MB, is a 1979-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP with construction serial number 501-0122. The airframe is owned by GAROOD LLC, a corporate owner based in Redmond, Washington, United States, and carries a U.S. registration. The airframe’s documented configuration and metrics reflect a late-1970s Citation I/SP delivery standard, and its corporate ownership places it in the light business-jet sector serving Pacific Northwest operators. Notable registry actions include its active U.S. registration under a corporate entity, GAROOD LLC, indicating commercial or private corporate use rather than individual ownership.

The Citation I/SP airframe configured as N501MB typically supports an eight-seat cabin layout consistent with late-model Citation I variants, suitable for small-group corporate transport or air-taxi missions. With a cruise speed of 357 kts and a ferry/mission range of 1,328 nm, typical operations would include short-to-medium stage routes within the continental United States and transcontinental legs with fuel stops as required. Based in Redmond, Washington by its corporate owner, the aircraft is well positioned for regional business travel in the Pacific Northwest and West Coast markets. Specific avionics fit, interior refit history, and maintenance logs are not published in the provided data set.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light business jet niche among early-generation Cessna Citations, offering twin JT15D turbofan powerplants and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft that supports efficient cruise profiles. Competing models in the era and market include other light jets with similar range and seating, and buyer demand often centers on cost-effective operation and dispatch reliability rather than long-range capability. Maintenance and resale considerations for a 1979 airframe such as N501MB typically focus on engine time, avionics modernization, and structural inspections, all of which influence marketability in the owner/operator and charter marketplace.