N888PN
Cessna 501 Citation I/SP (I/SP)
Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation)
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1328 NM
Range
N/A
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-05-19No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Cessna 501 Citation I/SP (I/SP)
Overview
Registered in the US to PPN AIR LLC (Laguna Beach, CA). FAA-derived registration entries show multiple recorded actions for PPN AIR LLC between 2015 and 2023; airworthiness date 1978-09-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 (2200 lbf each)
- Range: 1328 nm
- Cruise: 357 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N888PN, is a 1978-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP with serial number 501-0080. Built by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation), the airframe is recorded as owned by PPN AIR LLC, an LLC based in Laguna Beach, CA, US. The aircraft is registered in the United States and has been operated in the light business jet role; ownership is held by PPN AIR LLC, with no other public registry actions or valuation disclosures provided. Condition and market valuation details for this specific airframe have not been published.
The Citation I/SP airframe configured with 8 seats typically supports short- to mid-range corporate or private missions, matching the 1,328 nm range and 357 kts cruise profile for regional point-to-point travel. Cabin layout on this model is conventionally a single-class executive arrangement seating up to eight passengers in club and forward facing chairs; specific interior fit and avionics on this serial are not detailed in available data. Based in Laguna Beach, CA, US under ownership of PPN AIR LLC, the aircraft would commonly be used for West Coast business hops, shuttles to nearby states, and executive repositioning flights. Maintenance considerations for this airframe center on legacy JT15D-1 engine support and airframe systems typical of late-1970s Citation Is, with component life limits and parts availability driving scheduled maintenance cycles.
The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light business jet niche established in the late 1970s, offering modest range and cruise performance for owner-operators and small charter operators. Competing models in its era and segment included earlier Citation variants and light jets from manufacturers such as Learjet and Hawker, with buyer demand driven by operating economics and mission fit rather than high-speed transcontinental capability. For aircraft like N888PN, resale and maintenance considerations emphasize fatigue-limited structural items, JT15D-1 engine refurbishment or exchange programs, and the avionics upgrade potential to meet contemporary airspace requirements.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N888PN | 834JS | N1000E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 501-0080 | 560-5179 | 550-1011 |
| Year Manufactured | 1978 | 2001 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 4 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 1328 NM | 1839 NM | 1900 NM |
| Max Speed | N/A | 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. |