N560SM - 1989 Cessna 560 Aircraft Registration

C560

1989 CESSNA 560

Aircraft Description

N560SM is a 1989 Cessna 560, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Rds Wings LLC in Los Gatos, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 21, 1990. The registration certificate was issued on July 13, 2017. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N560SM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A72886 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N560SM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Driggs/reed Memorial Airport (KDIJ) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N560SM was last updated on March 4, 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 N560SM. 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
1989
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
June 21, 1990
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 13, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
RDS WINGS LLC
Address
727 UNIVERSITY AVE
City
LOS GATOS
State / Zip Code
California95032-7610
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
51624206
Mode S Code (Hex)
A72886

Additional Details

Registration
N560SM
Serial Number
560-0017
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
11
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00604551

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 06:07:55)
Airport
Latitude
38.001942
Longitude
-122.050343

Data Source

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

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