N261WR - 1997 Cessna 560 Aircraft Registration

C560

1997 CESSNA 560

Aircraft Description

N261WR is a 1997 Cessna 560, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to W.r. Meadows INC in Hampshire, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 18, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on December 24, 1997. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D 5 SER engine producing 2900 pounds of thrust, N261WR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A284B8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N261WR was last tracked by AviatorDB near Henderson Executive Airport (KHND) on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N261WR was last updated on July 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna Citation V represented a pivotal advancement in midsize business aviation, bridging the gap between light jets and larger corporate aircraft when it entered service in 1989. First flown on August 10, 1987, this twin-engine turbofan could accommodate eight passengers in a pressurized cabin with transcontinental range capabilities. Stretching 48.9 feet with a 47.2-foot wingspan, the Citation V achieved maximum speeds of 459 knots and operational ceilings of 45,000 feet. Cessna Aircraft Company produced 774 examples over 22 years of manufacturing. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C560.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N261WR. 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
1997
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
560
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C560560 Citation 5
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 18, 1997
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 24, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
W.R. MEADOWS INC
Address
PO BOX 338
City
HAMPSHIRE
State / Zip Code
Illinois60140-0338
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
JT15D 5 SER
Thrust
2900 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50502270
Mode S Code (Hex)
A284B8

Additional Details

Registration
N261WR
Serial Number
560-0447
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
11
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00956941

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 20:53:23)
Airport
Latitude
36.596558
Longitude
-79.320717

Data Source

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

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