N96FB - 1973 Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

N96FB is a 1973 Cessna 500, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC in Clermont, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 15, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on July 2, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1 engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N96FB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD5A4C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N96FB 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 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 N96FB. 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.