N960PT

This entry covers airframe N960PT, a light business jet built in 2009 as a Cessna Citation Mustang (Cessna 510) with manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation) and serial number 510-0238. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by the corporation DOT FOODS INC, based in Mount Sterling, IL, US; it is recorded in corporate hands rather than individual ownership. Registered into corporate service with DOT FOODS INC, the Mustang has been operated from the owner’s Illinois base for typical executive transport missions. No extraordinary registry actions are noted beyond standard U.S. registration and corporate operation; public condition summaries are limited to factory configuration and equipment fitment.

The cabin of N960PT is typically fitted in a four-passenger executive single-club arrangement with a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory, providing limited baggage capacity of approximately 63 cubic feet. Avionics fitment follows the common Mustang installation with the Garmin G1000 integrated flight deck. In DOT FOODS INC corporate use the aircraft’s 1,200 nm range and 340-knot cruise make it suitable for short- to mid-range executive hops and regional business travel from its Mount Sterling base. Maintenance considerations align with light-jet PW615F-A engine support and G1000 avionics lifecycle items; the limited baggage volume and compact cabin prioritize passenger transport over cargo or extended-range outfitting.

The Cessna Citation Mustang (Cessna 510) occupies the entry-level very light jet niche, offering owner-operators and corporations a compact, efficient platform for regional travel with a certification ceiling of 41,000 ft and modest operating costs relative to larger light jets. Competing models historically include other VLJs and light jets; buyer demand tends toward owner-flown corporate fleets and small charter operators seeking simple two-pilot operations or owner-pilot capability. For resale and maintenance, engines Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615F-A and Garmin avionics support are well-established, though limited baggage and seating restrict versatility compared with larger light-cabin jets.