N501SS - 1978 Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

C500

1978 CESSNA 500

Aircraft Description

N501SS is a 1978 Cessna 500, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC in Clermont, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 14, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on November 28, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1 engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N501SS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A63F48 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N501SS was last updated on December 3, 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 N501SS. 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
1978
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 14, 1998
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 28, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CYPRESS AIRCRAFT SALES LLC
Address
1397 W LAKESHORE DR
City
CLERMONT
State / Zip Code
Florida34711-2939
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)
51437510
Mode S Code (Hex)
A63F48

Additional Details

Registration
N501SS
Serial Number
5000374
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
December 3, 2023
Last Update Date
December 3, 2023
Unique ID
00446801

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC