N397SC - 1972 Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

C500

1972 CESSNA 500

Aircraft Description

N397SC is a 1972 Cessna 500, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Brown Lawson M II DBA in San Diego, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 29, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on May 13, 2015. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1A engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N397SC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49E5D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N397SC was last updated on May 12, 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 N397SC. 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
1972
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 29, 1999
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 13, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
BROWN LAWSON M II DBA
Address
8775 AERO DR STE 336
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
California92123-1703
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
JT15D-1A
Thrust
2200 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
51117135
Mode S Code (Hex)
A49E5D

Additional Details

Registration
N397SC
Serial Number
5000019
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00242050

Data Source

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

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