Cessna Citation I/SP 501
C501The Cessna Citation I/SP 501 is a light jet produced between 1977 and 1985. Price: the Cessna Citation I/SP 501 is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 525,000. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 1328 nm, a cruise speed of 357 kt (661 km/h), Mach 0.70, up to 6 passengers. In Brazil there are 5 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. There are 12 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 13 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 10/10/2026).
Index ≈ ×1.27 to ×1.47 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 194.5K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 3.1K/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators.
How we read this price · 8 sources · researched 6/4/2026
Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 2 of 5 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- planePHD - Cessna Citation I 501 valuation
- Liberty Jet - Citation ISP/501SP operating costs
- aircraftcostcalculator - Cessna Citation I/ISP
- Controller.com - Cessna Citation 501 for sale
- AvBuyer - Cessna Citation ISP for sale
- GlobalAir - Citation I/SP for sale
- aircraftforsale.com - 501 Citation I/SP listings (1979 US$550k, 1981 US$855k)
- AeronavesAvenda - Citation I/SP 501 (Brasil)
PTAX · R$ 5.5765 / US$ · 11/10/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
The Cessna Citation I/SP 501 is the twin-engine light jet certified for single-pilot operation that Cessna built between 1977 and 1985, registered under ICAO code C501. It has a range of 1,328 nm, a cruise speed of 357 kt, a ceiling of 41,000 ft, and a maximum takeoff weight of 5,375 kg, with 5 occupants in the typical configuration and up to 6 seats. Since the line left production decades ago, those who buy or operate it mainly assess the condition of the airframe, the engine history, and the availability of approved maintenance in Brazil.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Fuel
- 564 gal
- Rate of climb
- 2,719 ft/min
- Max operating Mach
- 0.7
- Landing distance
- 2,270 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Typical configuration
- Club 4 + Belted Lavatory
- Cabin volume
- 6.51 m³
Avionics and engines
- Flight deck
- Analog (original)
Operating costs
- Data source
- https://www.libertyjet.com/jet-ownership-costs.aspx?jetType=CE-501SP · https://planephd.com/wizard/details/647/CESSNA-Citation-I-501-specifications-performance-operating-cost-valuation · https://jetadvisors.com/cessna-citation-isp-performance/ · https://www.libertyjet.com/private_jets/CE-501SP
- Last updated
- 2026
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 13.26 m
- Wingspan
- 14.35 m
- Height
- 4.37 m
- Wing area
- 25.87 m²
- Wing sweep
- 0°
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 3,008 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 5,375 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 2,135 L
- Fuel capacity
- 3,822 lb
Minimum runway
RBAC 135.399 · no factoring (≤ 5,670 kg, assumes normal category)sea level / ISA referenceHow much runway the Citation I/SP 501 needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.
No mandatory factoring: fits 437 of 465 Brazilian public runways.
Where the Citation I/SP 501 dispatches under charter rules
Verdict per regime (private, charter dry and wet) across 465 Brazilian public runways, with the margin in meters.
Starter feature. Available on your Jet Tracker account.
Manufacturer-published distances at sea level, ISA and reference weight. Not corrected for altitude, temperature, wind or runway condition, takeoff included. Uses the declared LDA as a proxy for effective runway length (RBAC 135.361) and the most favourable threshold in calm air (135.385(b)(1)): on the day, wind may force the shorter threshold. Destination only: does not assess the alternate aerodrome (135.387). Not a substitute for the AFM or the operator's performance analysis. Rule: RBAC 135.385 and 135.398; private flying (RBAC 91) is not factored. Runways: declared distance (LDA) from AISWEB/DECEA (2026-09-05), checkable on each aerodrome chart; where DECEA publishes no declared distance, physical length from OurAirports is used.
Cabin
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
History
- 1969First flight
- 1977FAA certification
- 1985End of production
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Curiosities and highlights
Cessna Citation I/SP 501 for sale now
Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.
Registrations in Brazil
1 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cessna Citation I/SP 501 cost?
The Cessna Citation I/SP 501 is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 525,000, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 06/2026.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation I/SP 501?
The maximum range is 1328 nm (1,328 NM · 2,459 km).
How fast is the Cessna Citation I/SP 501?
Cruise speed is 357 kt, equivalent to 661 km/h, or Mach 0.70.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation I/SP 501 seat?
The Cessna Citation I/SP 501 seats up to 6 passengers, crew not included.
How many Cessna Citation I/SP 501 are there in Brazil?
There are 5 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.
Who operates the Cessna Citation I/SP 501 in Brazil?
5 distinct operators operate 5 units of the Cessna Citation I/SP 501 in the RAB-ANAC: 5 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, PR and MG (data as of 11/10/2026). Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate the Cessna Citation I/SP 501 per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 3,133 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 2,161 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 194,475 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.