N80HA

This entry covers the specific airframe bearing tail number N80HA, a 1980 build of the Cessna 501 Citation I/SP with serial 5010159. The airframe is recorded as owned by C&J MICHEL AVIATION LLC of Lexington, KY, US, which places the operator/home base nominally in Lexington, Kentucky. There are no additional public registry events or ownership transfers published beyond this ownership; valuation records list the airframe at $600,000, reflecting its age and configuration. Condition highlights are limited to the supplied valuation and configuration details rather than maintenance logs or damage history.

The cabin for this airframe follows the Citation I/SP common configuration, a typical 6–7 passenger executive club layout, with the published seat count of 8 suggesting flexibility for additional seating or ancillary crewmember accommodation. Operated from Lexington, Kentucky by C&J MICHEL AVIATION LLC, the aircraft’s mission profile is consistent with short- to mid-range executive transport: regional point-to-point hops within its 1,328 nm range and higher-speed cruise segments at approximately 357 kts. Avionics fit and specific interior appointments are not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations primarily derive from the airframe’s 1980 manufacture year and twin JT15D-1A engines, which drive operational planning and lifecycle component replacement schedules.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies a light business jet niche characterized by modest range, efficient twin-jet performance, and economical short-field capability for its era. With a certified ceiling of 41,000 ft and cruise speeds near 357 kts, it competes historically against other late-1970s/early-1980s light jets in owner-operated and small charter markets. Given the listed value of $600,000, buyers and charter operators weigh refurbishment and avionics modernization against acquisition cost; resale considerations focus on engine hours, refurbishment status, and compliance with contemporary avionics and regulatory standards.