N561CG
Cessna 560 Citation Encore (Citation V family) (Encore)
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
1970 NM
Range
429 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-10-09| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-05 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2023-11-05 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2021-02-02 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2021-02-06 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 560 Citation Encore (Citation V family) (Encore)
Overview
N‑number assigned to a Cessna 560 (MSN 560-0232). Recent FAA record snapshots (Nov 2025 refreshes) show re-registration activity to Coulson Aviation (USA) Inc with last action in Oct 2025. Aircraft previously carried registrations N502E, C‑GJYL and VH‑VJO while operating in North America, Canada and Australia respectively.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 (JT15D-5 series) (2900 lbf each)
- Range: 1970 nm
- Cruise: 414 kts
- Seats: 11
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical executive layout (7–11 pax depending on fit/outfit). ## Overview **N561CG** is a 1993 **Cessna 560 Citation Encore** (MSN 560-0232) owned by **COULSON AVIATION (USA) INC**. ## Key Specifications - **Engines:** 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 (≈2,900 lbf each) - **Range:** 1,970 nm | **Cruise:** 414 kts / Mach 0.75 - **Seats:** 11 | **Ceiling:** 45,000 ft ## Current Status Registered in the U.S.; recently used on aerial firefighting FIRESCAN/BIRDDOG missions while operating under Australian registration VH‑VJO. ## About the Cessna 560 A short‑to‑medium range business jet family offering good runway performance and efficient cruise for regional executive missions; commonly repurposed for special missions such as aerial survey and fire support.
Model & Market Context
This entry covers a specific airframe, tail number N561CG, a 1993-built example of the Cessna 560 Citation Encore (serial 560-0232) manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The airframe is recorded as owned by COULSON AVIATION (USA) INC (registered as a Non Citizen Corporation) and holds United States registration. There are no publicly listed historic registry actions or operator relocations beyond the current ownership record available in the provided data. The airframe’s age and configuration suggest typical mid-life maintenance and valuation considerations for a 1993 light business jet; no formal valuation or condition report was provided.
The airframe is fitted in a typical executive cabin layout accommodating between seven and eleven passengers depending on interior fit and outfit, with the registered seating listed as 11. In service, this example is associated with its owner/operator entity COULSON AVIATION (USA) INC, indicating U.S.-based operation and regulatory oversight under U.S. registration. Typical mission profiles for this airframe—given its cruise speed of 414 kts and range of 1,970 nm—would include medium‑range corporate point-to-point flights and charter work within continental ranges. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe include service and parts support for the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 engines and age-related inspections commensurate with a 1993-build airframe; no bespoke amenities or avionics fitment were specified in the provided record.
The Cessna 560 Citation Encore, part of the Citation V family, occupies the light-to-light‑medium business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability for short- to medium-haul executive missions with a service ceiling of 45,000 ft. Its performance profile—414 kts cruise, nearly 2,000 nm range, and seating for up to 11—competes with contemporaries from manufacturers such as Learjet and Hawker in the same era. Buyer and charter demand for Encore models tends to focus on operators seeking a balance of speed, range and operating economics; resale and maintenance considerations typically reflect the airframe’s 1990s vintage and the continued availability and lifecycle of the JT15D-5 engine series.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N561CG | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 560-0232 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 1993 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 1970 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 429 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500-19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 11 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |