N505AH

This airframe, registered as N505AH, is a 1977-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP with serial number 501-0014. The aircraft is owned by MCGINLEY CORP, a corporation based in Port Orange, FL, US, and is US-registered and operated from that location. The airframe carries the category designation fixed-wing multi-engine and retains a market valuation reported at $791,000, reflecting age, configuration, and typical equipment updates for its serial. Registry and ownership details indicate corporate operation from Port Orange with no additional notable public registry actions recorded in the supplied data.

The cabin is configured for single-pilot operation in an executive layout and is commonly arranged for 5–7 passengers; listings for this serial indicate a 7-place executive interior with a forward barrel seat and a 4-place club on some completions. Avionics for this airframe follow a typical/updated fitment reported for the serial, including a Sperry SPZ-500 IFCS autopilot/flight director and Collins communications/DME equipment, with owner- or listing-level Garmin GPS installations (GNS 530W/430W) reported on similar examples. Typical mission profiles for this airframe emphasize short to medium-range executive transport (range 1,328 nm, cruise 322 kts) originating from its Port Orange base, with emphasis on routine corporate trips and charter-like point-to-point missions. Maintenance considerations reflect the older JT15D turbofan powerplants and legacy avionics that are commonly upgraded to retain IFR and single-pilot capability.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies an entry-level light jet niche within Textron Aviation’s early Citation family, offering transcontinental-approximate short-medium range performance and single-pilot certification that appeals to owner-operators and light charter operators. With a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, twin JT15D engines producing 2,200 lbf each provide adequate climb and cruise for the type, while the typical cabin layouts (5–7, sometimes 8 seats) balance payload and comfort. Market demand for older Citation I/SP airframes centers on price-conscious buyers seeking classic light-jet capability; resale and maintenance considerations include lifecycle costs for airframe and JT15D engines, avionics modernization, and the impact of completed interior configurations on valuation.