N12VB - 1978 Cessna 501 Aircraft Registration

C501

1978 CESSNA 501

Aircraft Description

N12VB is a 1978 Cessna 501, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Cruce Aircraft Services LLC in Coral Gables, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 25, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on June 30, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1 engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N12VB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05336 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N12VB was last tracked by AviatorDB near San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD) on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N12VB was last updated on August 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna Citation I/SP, the first business jet certified for single-pilot operation, created the entry-level light corporate jet market and became the foundation for the world's largest family of business jets. First flown in 1969 as the FanJet 500, it was a straight-wing twin-turbofan aircraft that could seat up to seven passengers plus one pilot. With a maximum range of 1,325 nautical miles and short-field capabilities including a 2,930-foot takeoff distance, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C501.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N12VB. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
501
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C501501 Citation 1SP
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 25, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 30, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CRUCE AIRCRAFT SERVICES LLC
Address
14500 BONITO DR
City
CORAL GABLES
State / Zip Code
Florida33158-1824
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
JT15D-1
Thrust
2200 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50051466
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05336

Additional Details

Registration
N12VB
Serial Number
501-0078
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
August 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00070730

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 21:42:43)
Airport
Latitude
34.101795
Longitude
-117.222276

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC