1981 Cessna Citation 500Jet Aircraft • Jacksonville, TX, USA
This 1981 Cessna Citation 500 (N53RD) presents as a well-equipped light jet with recent maintenance and notable upgrades, showing 7,939.8 total hours and 7,966 landings. The aircraft features fresh Phase 1-5 inspections with B and RVSM compliance completed through March 2025, along with recent hot sections on both Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A engines (3,124.4 SMOH on #1 and 1,696.5 SMOH on #2). The Branson modification adds a 100-gallon auxiliary fuel tank, extending range to 1,200 NM, complemented by RVSM certification and a gross weight increase.
The avionics suite is modernized with dual Garmin GTN 750W WAAS units, GTX 330ES ADS-B Out, and...
- Year
- 1981
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- Citation 500
- Model
- Citation 500
- Tail #
- N53RD
- Serial #
- 500-0415
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Specifications
- Category
- Jet
- Intended Use
- Business, Passenger
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 4,735 lbs
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 7,939.8 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 3,124.4 hrs (SMOH)
- Engine 2 Time
- 1,696.5 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Fresh Phase 1-5; B and RVSM completed March 2025
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GTN 750W - Dual GTN
Autopilot
Sperry SPZ-500 IFCS - IFCS w/ dual ADI
Comms
Flight Level 16-watt COM radios
Weather
Garmin GDL 69 - XM Weather: GDL
Traffic
TCAS
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 330ES - GTX w/ extended squitter
ADS-B In
Garmin GDL 88
PFD
Sandel 2-tube
EMS/EIS
Shadin ADC-2000
Additional Equipment
Fuel Tank Modification
Branson 100-gal fuel tank modification extended range/aux fuel
RVSM
Anti-Skid Brakes
Air Conditioning
Freon Air Conditioning
Sun Visors
Rosen Sun Visors
Oxygen System
64 cubic foot O2 system w/ deployable masks
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 7/10
- Interior Year
- 2017
- Paint Rating
- 7/10
- Paint Year
- 2017
- Interior Notes
- Executive passenger configuration - Seating: Tan custom leather seating, single forward side-facing seat, 4-place club, sheepskin crew seats - Refreshment: Deluxe Bird's-eye gloss maple refreshment center w/ black ebony worktop - Carpet: Charcoal gray carpeting - Sidewalls: Matching tan sidewalls w/accent print - Cabinetry/Wood: Gold-plated Bird's-eye maple cabinetry, dual executive writing tables - Accessories: Matching pillows - Lavatory: Non-belted lav
- Exterior Notes
- Rated 7.0 - Primary Color: Matterhorn White - Secondary Colors: Metallic Black, Burgundy, Gold
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Jet
- Engine Count
- 2
- Engine Make
- Pratt & Whitney
- Engine Model
- JT15D-1A
Asking Price
$695,000
Aircraft Location
Jacksonville, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 25, 2025: $695,000(+$20,000) - controller
May 30, 2025: $675,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$695,000
Aircraft Location
Jacksonville, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 25, 2025: $695,000(+$20,000) - controller
May 30, 2025: $675,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$695,000