500 — Cessna Aircraft Company 500
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 130
- Active
- 88
- Origin
- US
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Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C500 C500 | — | 5,300 kg | 1,210 nm | 357 kt | 8 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS A22CE · 64 · issued 2008-10-01
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A22CE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Cessna Aircraft Company 500 manuals & documents
11 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 500 — Service Bulletins · Airworthiness Directives · Weight And Balance · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Maintenance Manual · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
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.
Service Bulletins
Airworthiness Directives
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Maintenance Manual
Specifications
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Registered 500 aircraft
Individual 500 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- PPEIF1984
- PTLPF1981
- PTLCC1981
- N53RD1981
- N501SS1978
- N96JS1977
- N428WW1977
- N501MX1977
- N712KM1977
- PTLDI1977
- PTLUA1977
- PTWOD1976
- N11MN1976
- N83NW1976
- N3095M1976
- PTLSF1976
- PTOSD1976
- N324JC1976
- N108MC1976
- N551GB1976
- PTOZX1976
- N305S1976
- N400RM1975
- N916DJ1975
How many Cessna Aircraft Company 500 are there?
130 Cessna Aircraft Company 500 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 88 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company 500?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 500 has a range of about 1,210 nautical miles.
How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company 500?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 500 cruises at around 357 knots.
What is the Cessna Aircraft Company 500's maximum take-off weight?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 500 has a maximum take-off weight of 5,300 kg.
How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company 500 have?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 500 is typically configured for up to 8 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company 500?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 500 uses ICAO type designator C500.
Is the Cessna Aircraft Company 500 type certified?
Yes. The Cessna Aircraft Company 500 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.