N778B - 1999 Cessna 560 Aircraft Registration

C560

1999 CESSNA 560

Aircraft Description

N778B is a 1999 Cessna 560, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Valiair Lc in Casper, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 10, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on January 21, 2026. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2033. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D 5 SER engine producing 2900 pounds of thrust, N778B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA86D8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N778B was last tracked by AviatorDB near Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-el Prat Airport (LEBL) on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N778B was last updated on January 21, 2026. 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 N778B. 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
1999
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
May 10, 2024
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 21, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
VALIAIR LC
Address
330 S CENTER ST STE 300
City
CASPER
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82601-2873
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)
52503330
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA86D8

Additional Details

Registration
N778B
Serial Number
560-0523
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
11
Expiration Date
January 31, 2033
Last Action Date
January 21, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00417041

Last Known Position

Date
February 28, 2026 (UTC 22:56:06)
Airport
Latitude
26.197179
Longitude
-80.185036

Data Source

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

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