N70CG

This airframe, registered as N70CG, is a 1980-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP with serial number 501-0187. The aircraft is listed as owned by DEALERSHIP IDS CORP, a corporation based in Gilbert, Arizona, United States, which places the airframe in dealer inventory rather than long-term corporate operation. No other prior ownership history or notable registry actions are published in the data provided. The listing value for this specific airframe is $600,000, a figure that reflects market position, age, and the typical condition profile of early Citation I series jets.

The cabin for the Cessna 501 Citation I/SP type is described as a typical 5–8-place executive layout with a forward refreshment center and an aft belted lavatory; the specific fit for N70CG is not listed, so the airframe may reflect that standard executive configuration or a dealer-configured variation. Based in Gilbert, Arizona under dealership ownership, the aircraft is likely positioned for short-notice sales, demonstrator flights, or ferry operations rather than sustained charter service. Typical mission profiles for this model include short- to mid-range business trips, regional hops and owner-flown cross-country flights within its 1,328 nm range at cruise speeds near 357 kts. Maintenance considerations for this individual airframe will follow JT15D-1 engine schedules and Citation I/SP-specific inspections; dealer ownership can imply recent inspections or deferred maintenance items pending sale.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies an entry-level light business jet niche among late-1970s and early-1980s designs, offering light twin-engine performance, single-pilot certification in many configurations, and modest operating costs relative to larger jets. Competitors historically included other light jets of the era and later small-cabin models that improved range, speed, or avionics. For resale and buyer demand, age and systems vintage are key determinants; with a listed value of $600,000, N70CG falls into a market segment where buyers weigh retrofit costs, avionics upgrades, and remaining calendar/flight-hour life against acquisition price.