N501MC

The airframe bearing tail number N501MC is a Cessna 501 Citation I/SP built by Cessna (Textron Aviation) in 1981 and carrying serial number 501-0204. The aircraft is registered in the US and, based on registry records, has remained under U.S. registration since manufacture. The airframe’s history is characterized by standard corporate and owner-operator transfers typical for late-model Citation Is; constructed in 1981 and recorded as serial 501-0204. Valuation snapshots list the airframe at $509,345, reflecting its age, configuration, and market position within the small-cabin light business jet sector.

The cabin in this specific airframe is fitted in an 8-place executive layout and is certified single-pilot capable, denoted by the I/SP variant designation. The interior arrangement supports typical short- to medium-range corporate missions, such as point-to-point regional business travel and on-demand charter segments within the aircraft’s 1,328 nm range and cruise speed of 357 kts. As delivered, the Citation I/SP’s modest cabin dimensions favor executive seating and light baggage rather than large freight loads. Avionics and retrofit histories are not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations for this airframe focus on age-related inspections and lifecycle components for the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 engines and airframe systems. Operator base is within the United States, consistent with the aircraft’s registration.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light-cabin, entry-level business jet niche with performance balancing short-field capability and transregional range. Competing models historically include early variants of the Learjet 24/25 series and other light jets offering similar cruise speeds and altitudes. Buyer and charter demand for airframes like N501MC tends to emphasize low acquisition cost and operating familiarity rather than long-range capability; resale and maintenance considerations are influenced strongly by calendar age, engine hours on the JT15D-1 powerplants, and the extent of any avionics or interior upgrades relative to its $509,345 valuation.