N999AM

This airframe, registered as N999AM, is a 1974-built Cessna 500 Citation I with serial number 500-0232. The airframe is owned by RHODES INVESTMENTS LLC, a corporate owner based in Florence, AL, US, and is registered in the United States. Recent public listings and broker notes reference avionics upgrades and a reported cabin refurbishment, and the airframe is presently valued at $424,000. No additional historical registry events are published beyond the current corporate ownership and recent broker disclosures.

The airframe is reported in recent broker listings to have a six-passenger executive cabin layout with a belted lavatory, despite an overall certificated seating capacity of 8. Avionics upgrades are referenced on those listings, including an Avidyne EX 5000 fit and broker notes that mention dual GTN-750 units as part of upgrade work. Typical mission profiles for this specific Citation I, given its 357 kt cruise and 1,328 nm range, would include short- to mid-range executive transport and business hops; the belted lavatory and executive seating indicate a configuration optimized for owner-operators or light charter use. Maintenance considerations tied to this airframe include older-generation JT15D-1 engines and airframe age (1974 manufacture), with value and desirability influenced by the avionics modernization and interior condition reported on broker materials.

The Cessna 500 Citation I family occupies the light business jet niche, offering modest range and relatively high cruise speed for early light jets. Competing models historically include early Learjet and Beechcraft light jets; buyers often prioritize low operating cost, upgrade status, and interior condition. For this serial (500-0232), documented avionics upgrades and an executive six-passenger cabin can improve utility and resale prospects, while age-related maintenance and JT15D-1 engine support are notable considerations for prospective buyers or operators.