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Cessna Citation 500 manuals

Pilot's operating handbook, checklist, flight manual and related references for the Cessna Citation 500.

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How rare is it?
130Cessna Citation 500 registered worldwide · 88 active

Common. Rarer than 1% of the aircraft models we track.

Documentation completeness
4/7

Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Cessna Citation 500.

Cessna Cessna Citation 500 manuals & documents

11 documents for the Cessna Cessna Citation 500 Service Bulletins · Airworthiness Directives · Weight And Balance · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Cessna Citation 500/501 Type Rating Technical Examination V0.1 · 2003

This document is a technical examination designed for pilots seeking type ratings for the Cessna Citation 500 and 501 aircraft. It serves as a study guide and assessment tool, requiring candidates to reference the Pilot's Operating Handbook and other technical manuals. The examination consists of multiple-choice questions covering various systems and operational procedures of the Citation 500 and 501, ensuring that pilots are well-prepared for safe and effective flight operations. The content emphasizes critical knowledge areas such as engine operations, thrust reversers, fire protection, pneumatic systems, flight controls, landing gear, brakes, and more. The document is intended for both private and commercial pilots aiming to enhance their understanding and proficiency in operating these aircraft models.

  • Maximum allowable transient ITT during start is 700°C.
  • Maximum continuous N1 is 99%.
  • Thrust reversers are standard on all C500 and C501 models.
  • Landing gear is hydraulically operated with electric control circuits.
  • Useable fuel capacities are 272 or 282 USG total, depending on serial number.
  • Maximum operating weight for takeoff is 11,500 lbs for unmodified aircraft.
  • Emergency brake operates with a compressed air bottle.
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Type certificate, explained

What's in the Cessna Citation 500 TCDS

A Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) is the FAA's record of what an aircraft type was approved as. It is the source of truth for weights, seating, fuel and the rules the design was certified against. Expand any line to see what it means.

TCDS A22CERev 64· Issued 2008
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