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 500market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna Aircraft Company 500 fleet — updated daily.
52 yearsmedian age
Of the 100 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 500 with a known build year (77% of the 130 we track), the median age is 52 years.
4changed registration in 12 months
4 of the 130 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 500 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 4 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 6
- Tracked flights
- 71
- Tracked flight hours
- 403
- Share of fleet flying
- 5%
6 Cessna Aircraft Company 500 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (5% of the registered fleet), across 71 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
5Cessna Aircraft Company 500 listed for sale
Asking prices from $330K to $950K, typically $360K–$790K — based on 5 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
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 · Checklist · 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