N67BE

This entry covers airframe N67BE, a Cessna 501 Citation I/SP built in 1979 bearing serial number 501-0142. The aircraft is U.S.-registered (US) and has been documented in listings that note an original Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D installation and later reports of Williams FJ44-2A conversions for MSN 501-0142. Registry activity and sale listings for this airframe indicate upgraded avionics and interior refurbishments at various points in its history. Condition summaries and valuation notes in public listings emphasize updated Garmin avionics and Sierra-style executive refurbishments as distinguishing features for this specific airframe.

The cabin for N67BE is configured in an executive seven-place layout; listing-derived configurations reference a 7-passenger executive interior and Sierra-style refurbishments. Avionics fit varies by listing for this airframe but has been reported to include upgraded Garmin units (GTN/GTX variants reported), a Sperry SPZ-500 autopilot and EGPWS as part of an avionics package cited in sale and registry entries. Typical mission profiles for this airframe, given its range and cruise speed, encompass regional business travel and light charter operations across distances up to approximately 1,300 nm while flying at mid- to high-altitude cruise to its service ceiling of 41,000 ft. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft include the historical engine configuration (original JT15D engines) and the reported Williams FJ44-2A conversions, which would affect engine overhaul cycles, certification paperwork, and resale valuation.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light business jet niche for late-1970s designs, offering modest transcontinental capability relative to contemporaries. With a cruise near 357 kts and a 1,328 nm range, the model competes with other light twins of its era for owner-operators and smaller charter operators seeking efficient short-to-medium-range performance. Market demand for individual airframes like N67BE is driven by retrofit status—upgraded Garmin avionics, autopilot and terrain awareness—and any engine conversion history, all of which materially influence maintenance costs, regulatory compliance and resale considerations.