N57FC
Cessna 501 Citation I/SP (I/SP)
Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation)
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1328 NM
Range
352 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-12-31| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-02 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-02 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-31 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 501 Citation I/SP (I/SP)
Overview
U.S. registration N57FC (Cessna 501, MSN 501-0229). Certificate issued 2023-12-31; airworthiness originally dated 1982-01-26. Registered owner: THOMAS STEVEN, Libertyville, IL.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A (2200 lbf each)
- Range: 1328 nm
- Cruise: 352 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
6–8 passenger executive layout (6th passenger/jump seat fitted per listing) Air conditioning; executive seating; complete logs claimed; no damage history reported in listing Avionics: BendixKing KMD-850 MFD; Dual Collins VIR-30A nav; Garmin GTN-625; GTX 345 transponder; Sperry SPZ-500 autopilot (per broker listing)
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing tail number N57FC is a 1981-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP, serial 501-0229, manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is recorded as owned by individual THOMAS STEVEN, based in Libertyville, IL, US, and carries a United States registration (US). Broker listing notes and registry entries indicate the airframe is offered with specific avionics and a 6th passenger/jump seat fitted, and the current market valuation is listed at $499,000. The aircraft’s declared condition highlights include its executive interior layout and updated avionics package as noted in sales documentation.
The cabin of this airframe is configured in a 6–8 passenger executive layout with a 6th passenger/jump seat fitted per listing, supporting typical light business-jet missions such as regional point-to-point executive transport and small-group charters. Avionics reported on the broker listing include a BendixKing KMD-850 MFD, Dual Collins VIR-30A navigation units, Garmin GTN-625, a GTX 345 transponder, and a Sperry SPZ-500 autopilot, forming a mixed legacy-and-modern avionics fit suitable for IFR operations and common avionics upgrades. Based in Libertyville, IL, the aircraft’s operational profile would align with continental U.S. trips within its stated range and cruise performance. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe would reflect typical attention to vintage JT15D turbine engines and avionics integration documented in listing materials.
The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies a light-cabin, twinjet performance niche offering moderate range and high single-pilot capability for its era. Competitors historically include other light jets of late 1970s–1980s design; market demand tends to be driven by cost-conscious owner-operators and small charter operators seeking economical acquisition costs. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on engine overhaul history, avionics modernization as listed, and the airframe’s 1981 vintage, all factors that influence valuation and buyer interest.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N57FC | 834JS | N1000E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 501-0229 | 560-5179 | 550-1011 |
| Year Manufactured | 1981 | 2001 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 4 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 1328 NM | 1839 NM | 1900 NM |
| Max Speed | 352 MPH | 433 MPH | 402 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Under 12,500lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs | 12,500 to 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 41000 ft | 45000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 13 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |