N16VG1980 Cessna Citation I/SP

Overview

This entry covers airframe N16VG, a 1980-built Cessna 501 Citation I/SP (IISP), serial number 501-0157. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by Mesmeric LLC, an LLC based in Richmond, VA, US. A retrofit of avionics was reported on the listing, a noted registry action relevant to its operational fit.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin is configured in an executive six-place layout with an aft lavatory, reflecting a compact corporate interior suitable for owner-operator or small charter missions. Avionics are listed as dual Garmin G600TXi with dual Garmin GTN-750 navigation/comm units, noted as a retrofit reported on listing, which modernizes cockpit situational awareness and navigation capability relative to original equipment. Typical operations for this airframe would center on short- to medium-range corporate transport within the aircraft's 1,328 nm range and cruise profile of 322 kts, based from its registered operator in Richmond, VA. Maintenance considerations include support for the twin JT15D-1 engines and inspection of executive cabin systems and the aft lavatory as part of standard continuing airworthiness.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna 501 Citation I/SP (IISP) occupies a light business jet niche providing transregional capability with a high-altitude ceiling of 41,000 ft and modest operating economics for its generation. Competing considerations for buyers or charter operators include fleet commonality with other Citation variants and availability of avionics retrofits such as the dual G600TXi/GTN-750 installation reported for this specific airframe.