N163TC

Overview

This entry covers airframe N163TC, a 2007-built Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bearing serial number 510-0039 and operating on a United States registration. The aircraft is owned by Dodson International Parts Inc., a corporate owner based in Rantoul, Kansas, which places the airframe in a parts/asset management context rather than active airline operation. The small-corporation ownership suggests limited commercial use and potential role in component recovery or selective operation; any notable registry actions beyond standard U.S. registration are not published. Condition and valuation details for this specific airframe are not published, though the ownership by a parts-focused entity can imply preservation for spares or episodic flight activity rather than continuous owner-operator deployment.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of N163TC is configured in the typical four-place executive club layout, noted as single-pilot capable, and includes a small refreshment area plus an external baggage compartment consistent with factory Mustang fit. The aircraft is equipped with the standard Garmin G1000 integrated flight deck for the model, supporting single-pilot IFR operations and modern situational awareness. Given the owner’s profile in Rantoul, KS, expected missions for this airframe would be short-to-medium-range executive hops, ferry flights, or parts repositioning over the Mustang’s roughly 1,167 nm range and 340-knot cruise speed. Maintenance considerations for a parts-owner may focus on component recovery and engine preservation cycles for the PW615F-A units rather than continuous charter utilization.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna 510 Citation Mustang occupies the entry-level VLJ (very light jet) niche, offering four-seat executive comfort, single-pilot capability, and a high-Mach cruise that suits regional point-to-point missions. Competing models in its era included other light jets emphasizing low operating costs and pilot single-crew operations; buyers and charter operators historically valued the Mustang for simplicity, short field performance, and its Garmin G1000 avionics standard. For this specific airframe, ownership by a parts corporation highlights resale and maintenance considerations centered on component value, engine maintenance status for the twin PW615F-A units, and the airplane’s serial-specific maintenance history when assessing market appeal.