N878CS

This airframe, registered as N878CS, is a Learjet 60 built in 2002 with serial number 60-263. The aircraft is owned by 501 AVIATION LLC—a corporation based in Lancaster, PA, US—and is registered in the US; acquired by 501 AVIATION LLC is the principal recorded ownership event associated with this airframe. Manufacturer attribution is listed as Learjet Inc (Bombardier Aerospace), and the jet carries a market valuation of $2,500,000, reflecting its mid-life status and configuration. No other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published beyond the current corporate registration and home-base designation.

The specific cabin layout for N878CS is configured for 7 seats, indicating a typical light-cabin corporate interior optimized for short to medium-range missions. Avionics fit and detailed interior amenities are not published for this individual airframe; operationally it is well suited to business and charter shuttle missions within the aircraft’s 2,405 nm range and cruise speed of 436 kts. Based in Lancaster, PA, US, the operator profile suggests regional corporate transport and on-demand charter operations; routine maintenance considerations are aligned with the twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A engines and Learjet 60 airframe logistics. The aircraft’s valued condition at $2,500,000 implies typical mid-life maintenance and potential avionics refresh needs for continued charter competitiveness.

The Learjet 60 family occupies a performance niche as a midsize, high-speed light business jet with a design focus on speed and altitude capability up to 51,000 ft. Competing models generally include other light-to-midsize corporate jets offering similar cruise and range characteristics; buyer demand is often driven by mission flexibility and operating economics. For this airframe, resale and operational considerations center on engine maintenance cycles for the PW305A powerplants, remaining structural life, and any required avionics or interior upgrades to align with market expectations for a $2,500,000 asset.