The Cessna 500 (ICAO type C500) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Transport category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 5,300 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,210 nm, a cruise speed of 357 knots, a service ceiling of 41,000 ft and seating for up to 8 across its variants.
Cessna 500
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 187
- Active
- 186
- Origin
- United States
14 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 500 | — | 5,300 kg | 1,210 nm | 357 kt | 8 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A22CE · Rev 64 · issued 2008-10-01
- Category
- Transport
- MTOW
- 5,375 kg
- MZFW
- 3,810 kg
- Seats
- 2 crew · 7 passengers
- Fuel
- 1,015 L
- Ceiling
- 41,000 ft
Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations effective February 1, 1965, as amended by Amendments 25-1 through 25-17;
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Cessna 500 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 500 fleet — updated daily.
52 yearsmedian age
Of the 74 registered Cessna 500 with a known build year (40% of the 187 we track), the median age is 52 years.
3changed registration in 12 months
3 of the 187 registered Cessna 500 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (2% of the fleet), across 3 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 5
- Tracked flights
- 4
- Tracked flight hours
- 27
- Share of fleet flying
- 3%
5 Cessna 500 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (3% of the registered fleet), across 4 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Cessna 500 manuals & documents
11 documents for the Cessna 500 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Specifications · Other Documents · Service Bulletins · Airworthiness Directives · Weight And Balance. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Maintenance Manual is designed for the Cessna Citation 500 and 501 aircraft models. It provides comprehensive guidance for maintenance personnel, detailing procedures, inspection programs, and revisions made to the manual. The document includes a revision summary that outlines changes to various sections, ensuring that operators have the most current information for maintaining the aircraft. The manual is structured to facilitate easy navigation through chapters and sections, each addressing specific maintenance tasks and requirements.
- The manual is for Cessna Citation 500 and 501 models, published in 2010.
- Includes a comprehensive revision summary for tracking changes.
- Details specific time limits for maintenance checks and inspections.
- Outlines procedures for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Emphasizes the importance of continuous inspection for safety.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Maintenance Manual
Specifications
Service Bulletins
Airworthiness Directives
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What is the range of the Cessna 500?
The Cessna 500 has a maximum range of 1,210 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna 500 carry?
The Cessna 500 seats up to 8 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cessna 500?
The Cessna 500's maximum take-off weight is 5,300 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 500?
The Cessna 500's ICAO type designator is C500.
How many Cessna 500 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 187 registered Cessna 500 airframes worldwide.
Registered 500 aircraft
Individual 500 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- PP-EIF· 1984
- PT-LCC· 1981
- N53RD· 1981
- N501SS· 1978
- PT-LDI· 1977
- N428WW· 1977
- N96JS· 1977
- N501MX· 1977
- PT-LUA· 1977
- N551GB· 1976
- N11MN· 1976
- N305S· 1976
- N3095M· 1976
- N83NW· 1976
- PT-OSD· 1976
- PS-SOB· 1975
- N409S· 1975
- N589JK· 1975
- N400RM· 1975
- N676DG· 1975
- N592WP· 1975
- PT-OQD· 1975
- N411TN· 1975
- N111BB· 1975