N96JS - 1977 Cessna 500 Aircraft Registration

C500

1977 CESSNA 500

Aircraft Description

N96JS is a 1977 Cessna 500, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Theia Registration Corp Trustee in Wichita, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on October 23, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-1A engine producing 2200 pounds of thrust, N96JS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD5AA6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N96JS was last updated on October 23, 2025. 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 N96JS. 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
1977
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
November 5, 2025
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 23, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
THEIA REGISTRATION CORP TRUSTEE
Address
7804 E FUNSTON STE 210
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67207
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)
53255246
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD5AA6

Additional Details

Registration
N96JS
Serial Number
500-0370
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 23, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01525987

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC