N501RC

The airframe bearing tail N501RC is a 1980-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP, serial 501-0165, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The listed registered owner is the trust VALIAR LC TRUSTEE located in Casper, WY, US, and the aircraft holds a US registration. Recorded ownership under a trust and U.S. registration are the primary registry notes for this airframe. Recent valuation records indicate an estimated market Value: $700,000, reflecting its vintage production year and configuration.

This specific airframe is typically fitted in a 7–8 passenger executive layout (typical for Citation I/SP), providing a compact executive cabin suitable for short- to medium-range corporate missions. Typical mission profiles for the airframe’s performance envelope include regional business travel and air-taxi operations within its 1,328 nm range and at cruise speeds near 322 kts. Operator basing is linked to the owner’s location in Casper, WY, US, and routine operations would reflect single-crew or light two-crew general aviation procedures common to the Citation I/SP series. Maintenance considerations for this aircraft center on classic JT15D powerplants and airframe systems that are consistent with late-1970s/early-1980s light business jets; any unique cabin amenities beyond the standard executive layout are not published.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies a light business jet niche characterized by modest operating costs, transregional range, and a high-altitude ceiling of 41,000 ft, suitable for efficient cruise profiles on short to mid-length routes. Competing types in the market generally include other late-generation light jets; resale and buyer interest are influenced by vintage airframe age, engine type (JT15D series), overall hours, and systems upgrades. For this airframe, the estimated $700,000 value highlights the trade-off between proven Citation reliability and the cost of continuing maintenance, avionics modernization, and parts support typical for aircraft of this era.