N521LF - 1991 Cessna 560 Aircraft Registration

C560

1991 CESSNA 560

Aircraft Description

N521LF is a 1991 Cessna 560, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Thin Air Associates LLC in Pottsville, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 22, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on October 5, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D 5 SER engine producing 2900 pounds of thrust, N521LF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68DA5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N521LF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N521LF was last updated on March 24, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna Citation V represented a pivotal advancement in midsize business aviation, bridging the gap between light jets and larger corporate aircraft when it entered service in 1989. First flown on August 10, 1987, this twin-engine turbofan could accommodate eight passengers in a pressurized cabin with transcontinental range capabilities. Stretching 48.9 feet with a 47.2-foot wingspan, the Citation V achieved maximum speeds of 459 knots and operational ceilings of 45,000 feet. Cessna Aircraft Company produced 774 examples over 22 years of manufacturing. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C560.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N521LF. 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
1991
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
560
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C560560 Citation 5
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 22, 1999
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 5, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
THIN AIR ASSOCIATES LLC
Address
396 ROUTE 61 NORTH
City
POTTSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17901
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
JT15D 5 SER
Thrust
2900 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
51506645
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68DA5

Additional Details

Registration
N521LF
Serial Number
5600132
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
11
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00713677

Last Known Position

Date
April 2, 2026 (UTC 14:00:25)
Airport
Latitude
38.564665
Longitude
-77.729309

Data Source

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

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