N269RC - 1973 Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

C500

1973 CESSNA 500

Aircraft Description

N269RC is a 1973 Cessna 500, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Adams Aviation Services INC Trustee in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 15, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on December 30, 2021. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1 engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N269RC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2A1E6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N269RC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 16.5616, -93.0257 on July 29, 2025. The FAA registry record for N269RC was last updated on June 11, 2024. 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 N269RC. 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
1973
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
March 15, 1978
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 30, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ADAMS AVIATION SERVICES INC TRUSTEE
Address
108 W 13TH ST STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
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)
50520746
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2A1E6

Additional Details

Registration
N269RC
Serial Number
500-0078
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 11, 2024
Last Update Date
June 11, 2024
Unique ID
00871964

Last Known Position

Date
April 22, 2026 (UTC 17:32:16)
Airport
Latitude
19.380907
Longitude
-100.029918

Data Source

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

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