N79RS - Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

C500

CESSNA 500

Aircraft Description

N79RS is a Cessna 500, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Harben Grover S III in Gainesville, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 19, 1990. The registration certificate was issued on January 29, 2007. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1A engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N79RS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB734 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N79RS was last updated on September 2, 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 N79RS. 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
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
March 19, 1990
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 29, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
HARBEN GROVER S III
Address
PO BOX 2936
City
GAINESVILLE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30503-2936
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
JT15D-1A
Thrust
2200 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
52533464
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB734

Additional Details

Registration
N79RS
Serial Number
500-0107
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00800530

Data Source

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

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