N27SF - 1973 Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

C500

1973 CESSNA 500

Aircraft Description

N27SF is a 1973 Cessna 500, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Lock Haven Aircraft Sales in Lock Haven, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 31, 1973. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1 engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N27SF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2A5B9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27SF was last updated on July 23, 2008. 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 N27SF. 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
January 31, 1973
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
LOCK HAVEN AIRCRAFT SALES
Address
PO BOX 418
City
LOCK HAVEN
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17745-0418
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)
50522671
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2A5B9

Additional Details

Registration
N27SF
Serial Number
500-0064
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
July 23, 2008
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00663592

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC