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501Cessna Aircraft Company 501

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
220
Active
199
Origin
US
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
C501
C501
6,000 kg1,320 nm8
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A27CE · 16 · issued 2003-03-06

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A27CE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

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Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Cessna Aircraft Company 501 manuals & documents

3 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 501 Airworthiness Directives · Wiring Diagram · Checklist. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
SACAA Type Rating List 2025 · 2025

This document is a type rating list for various aircraft models, including the Cessna 501 and Cessna 551. It serves as a reference for pilots and aviation professionals to understand the licensing requirements for operating these aircraft. The list includes details about the aircraft models, their variants, and any specific remarks related to their operation. It is essential for ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and for maintaining safety standards in flight operations.

  • Cessna 501 and 551 are included in the SACAA Type Rating List 2025.
  • Pilots must have the appropriate endorsements for each aircraft variant.
  • Operational remarks provide critical information for safe flight operations.

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People also ask
How many Cessna Aircraft Company 501 are there?

220 Cessna Aircraft Company 501 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 199 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company 501?

The Cessna Aircraft Company 501 has a range of about 1,320 nautical miles.

What is the Cessna Aircraft Company 501's maximum take-off weight?

The Cessna Aircraft Company 501 has a maximum take-off weight of 6,000 kg.

How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company 501 have?

The Cessna Aircraft Company 501 is typically configured for up to 8 occupants.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company 501?

The Cessna Aircraft Company 501 uses ICAO type designator C501.

Is the Cessna Aircraft Company 501 type certified?

Yes. The Cessna Aircraft Company 501 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.