1974 Cessna Citation 500Jet Aircraft

This 1974 Cessna Citation 500 (N145TA, serial 0145) presents a well-equipped light jet with 9,200 total hours and 11,500 landings on the airframe. The Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A engines show 2,952 and 2,760 hours since overhaul respectively, both operating within their 3,500-hour TBO limits. The aircraft features a comprehensive IFR-capable avionics suite including a Garmin GNS-530 GPS, Bendix/King FGS-70 flight director/autopilot system, color weather radar, and ADS-B Out compliance. Notable modifications include the Sierra Longwing performance enhancement and aft baggage compartment modification.

The cabin accommodates seven passengers in an executive configuration with tan leather seating, including a four-place club arrangement and forward refreshment center. The exterior wears an ivory white paint scheme with bronze and black accents from its 1999 refurbishment, matching the interior's 1999 update. Operational features include thrust reversers, a large oxygen system with quick-donning masks, and dual underseat storage. All phase inspections were completed in May 2023, and the aircraft is equipped with terrain awareness, traffic collision avoidance, and stormscope systems for enhanced operational safety.