The Cessna 501 (ICAO type C501) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 6,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,320 nm, a service ceiling of 41,000 ft and seating for up to 8 across its variants.
Cessna 501
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 226
- Active
- 226
- Origin
- United States
9 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 501 | — | 6,000 kg | 1,320 nm | — | 8 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A27CE · Rev 16 · issued 2003-03-06
- Category
- Normal Category
- MTOW
- 5,374 kg
- MZFW
- 3,810 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 9 passengers
- Fuel
- 1,069 L
- Ceiling
- 41,000 ft
Two Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada, Ltd. JT15D-1A or JT15D-1B turbofans used in any combination
Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations effective February 1, 1965, as amended by 23-1 through 23-16 except as follows: Delete Paragraphs 23.45 through 23.77, 23.831, 23.1091(c…
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Cessna 501 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 501 fleet — updated daily.
47 yearsmedian age
Of the 163 registered Cessna 501 with a known build year (72% of the 226 we track), the median age is 47 years.
21changed registration in 12 months
21 of the 226 registered Cessna 501 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (9% of the fleet), across 21 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 33
- Tracked flights
- 72
- Tracked flight hours
- 291
- Share of fleet flying
- 15%
33 Cessna 501 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (15% of the registered fleet), across 72 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Cessna 501 manuals & documents
3 documents for the Cessna 501 — Checklist · Airworthiness Directives · Wiring Diagram. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
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.
Airworthiness Directives
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What is the range of the Cessna 501?
The Cessna 501 has a maximum range of 1,320 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna 501 carry?
The Cessna 501 seats up to 8 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cessna 501?
The Cessna 501's maximum take-off weight is 6,000 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 501?
The Cessna 501's ICAO type designator is C501.
How many Cessna 501 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 226 registered Cessna 501 airframes worldwide.
Registered 501 aircraft
Individual 501 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N60EW· 1999
- N311VP· 1999
- N501SW· 1985
- N361DE· 1985
- N74HR· 1984
- PT-ODC· 1984
- N533PJ· 1984
- N501TP· 1984
- N676CC· 1984
- N118K· 1984
- N986DS· 1983
- N505BB· 1983
- VH-JLJ· 1983
- N1717R· 1983
- N892HM· 1983
- N501X· 1982
- N101RR· 1982
- N256P· 1982
- N51FT· 1982
- N238BG· 1982
- N113CA· 1982
- N123PL· 1982
- N77FD· 1982
- N2PA· 1982