N113CA1980 Cessna Citation I/SP

Overview

The airframe bearing registration N113CA is a 1980-built Cessna Citation I/SP with serial number 501-0148, manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation). The airframe is USA-registered and has appeared in broker and listing records with reported avionics and mission equipment upgrades, indicating active marketing or transactional activity; listed with avionics upgrades and interior configuration noted by brokers. Public records indicate US registration status but do not detail a full ownership timeline or specific operator base in the supplied data. Condition highlights in listings emphasize avionics modernization and a non-standard nine-passenger executive layout relative to common factory seating counts.

Operations & Cabin

The aircraft is reported in listings as fitted in a nine-passenger executive configuration, although many Citation I/SPs originally feature 5-7 passenger standards; the supplied specification lists 5 seats while brokerage notes assert a nine-passenger executive layout, indicating a listing-specified interior. Avionics upgrades reported in market listings include dual Garmin 600s, dual Garmin GTN-750s, L3 backup attitude, L3 TAWS-8000, ADS-B Out, SPZ-500 autopilot and a Stormscope, suggesting a contemporary IFR and situational awareness fit for charter or owner-operator missions. Typical missions for this airframe type include short to medium-range executive transport, regional business travel, and light charter operations consistent with a 1,328 nm range and high-speed cruise capability. Maintenance considerations implied by the data include managing legacy JT15D engine support and ensuring avionics installations are maintained to current standards following the reported upgrades.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna Citation I/SP sits in the light business jet niche, offering modest operating costs, single-pilot certification in some configurations, and a relatively high-altitude capability with a 41,000 ft ceiling. Competing models historically include early Learjet and Beechjet variants that target short-haul business travel; the Citation I/SP appeals to buyers seeking a simple, proven platform with upgraded avionics for modern airspace requirements. Market and resale considerations for this specific airframe focus on the condition of JT15D engines, the provenance and documentation of the nine-seat interior conversion, and the value-added impact of the reported Garmin/L3 avionics suite on utility and regulatory compliance.