N996JP

This entry covers airframe N996JP, a 1979-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) with serial number 501-0293. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by POUNDCAKE TRAVELS LLC, an LLC based in Brunswick, GA, US, which serves as the operator/home base for the type. The airframe retains its original twin-jet configuration and Pratt & Whitney Canada powerplants; its operational history is primarily corporate/owner-flown with routine U.S. registry actions reflecting private ownership transfers and normal maintenance entries. Condition highlights for this airframe reflect typical long-term operation for late-1970s light business jets, with continued use consistent with corporate transport and personal travel.

The cabin of N996JP follows the Citation I/SP typical executive layout accommodating five to eight passengers, with common single-club and forward divan seating options found on this airframe; the listed configuration supports up to 8 seats. Operationally the jet suits short-to-medium corporate missions and point-to-point transport across domestic U.S. routes within its 1,328 nm range at cruise speeds near 357 kts, often used for owner-operator flights and small group executive trips. Avionics and maintenance on this airframe align with legacy Citation I/SP standards and the Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A engine maintenance cycles; owners typically plan inspections and component life limits around established Textron/Cessna service bulletins and U.S. registry requirements. The Brunswick, Georgia base supports regional operations and logistical access to Southeast U.S. destinations.

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP occupies the light business jet niche established in the late 1970s, offering economical twin-jet performance for owner-operators and small charter operations. It competes with contemporary light jets of its era in terms of speed, range and operating costs, and remains of interest to buyers seeking classic, proven airframes rather than modern avionics suites. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial 501-0293 emphasize airframe hours, engine program status for the JT15D-1A powerplants, and compliance with legacy service guidance; market demand is typically driven by owner-operator requirements and vintage-jet enthusiasts.