N15JH - 1974 Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

C500

1974 CESSNA 500

Aircraft Description

N15JH is a 1974 Cessna 500, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Central Virginia Aviation INC in Petersburg, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on May 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1 engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N15JH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0C8A6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N15JH was last updated on May 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 500 Citation I, America's first truly affordable business jet, democratized corporate aviation by offering jet performance at turboprop prices. First flown on September 15, 1969, it featured straight wings, twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D turbofan engines, and seating for up to eight passengers. With a maximum speed of 411 mph and range of 1,528 miles, the Citation I measured over 43 feet in length with a wing area of 278.5 square feet. Built by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, it launched the world's most successful business jet family. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C500.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N15JH. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
500
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C500500 Citation 1
Cruise Speed
301 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 18, 1974
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 23, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CENTRAL VIRGINIA AVIATION INC
Address
6775 BECK CHAPPELL DR
City
PETERSBURG
State / Zip Code
Virginia23803
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)
50144246
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0C8A6

Additional Details

Registration
N15JH
Serial Number
500-0174
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00921352

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC