N53SM - 1996 Cessna 560 Aircraft Registration

C560

1996 CESSNA 560

Aircraft Description

N53SM is a 1996 Cessna 560, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Clayton Leasing INC in Aberdeen, MS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 1, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on April 23, 2012. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D 5 SER engine producing 2900 pounds of thrust, N53SM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6AFB0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53SM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.1934, -88.8543 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N53SM was last updated on May 5, 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 N53SM. 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
1996
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
March 1, 1996
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 23, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
CLAYTON LEASING INC
Address
50068 AIRPORT RD
City
ABERDEEN
State / Zip Code
Mississippi39730-9053
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)
51527660
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6AFB0

Additional Details

Registration
N53SM
Serial Number
560-0353
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
11
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00625721

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 18:43:23)
Airport
Latitude
33.5121
Longitude
-87.995654

Data Source

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

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