1981 Cessna Citation 500Jet Aircraft

This 1981 Cessna Citation 500 (N53RD, serial 500-0415) presents a well-equipped light jet with 7,939.8 total hours and 7,966 landings, currently based at KJSO. The aircraft features a Branson 100-gallon auxiliary fuel tank modification for extended range (1,200 NM) and a gross weight increase, along with RVSM certification and a fresh Phase 1-5 inspection completed in March 2025. Power comes from Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A engines - #1 with 3,124.4 SMOH (6,455 cycles) and #2 with 1,696.5 SMOH (8,608 cycles), the latter having received a recent hot section inspection.

The avionics suite is comprehensive, featuring dual Garmin GTN 750W WAAS GPS units, Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Out transponder, Sperry SPZ-500 flight director, Bendix/King color weather radar, and TCAS. The cabin showcases a 2017 refurbished executive layout with tan leather seating (4-place club configuration), bird's-eye maple cabinetry, and a deluxe refreshment center. Exterior paint from 2017 rates 7.0 in Matterhorn White with metallic accents. Notable operational features include freon air conditioning, a 64 cu ft oxygen system, and Sierra quick-release radome modification. With its fresh inspections and capable IFR avionics, this Citation offers turnkey performance for owner-operators.