N501DZ - 1972 Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

C500

1972 CESSNA 500

Aircraft Description

N501DZ is a 1972 Cessna 500, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Kutumian Solar INC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 30, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on December 2, 2016. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1 engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N501DZ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A63E0A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N501DZ was last tracked by AviatorDB near North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N501DZ was last updated on September 22, 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 N501DZ. 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
December 30, 1972
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 2, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
KUTUMIAN SOLAR INC
Address
1000 N WEST ST STE 1501
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19899
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)
51437012
Mode S Code (Hex)
A63E0A

Additional Details

Registration
N501DZ
Serial Number
500-0059
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00500076

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 02:21:09)
Airport
Latitude
36.924211
Longitude
-120.033457

Data Source

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

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