Cessna Citation C500

Available

Twin-engine light jet, RVSM capable – Sierra long-wing modification

Year: 1977
Total time: 10,573 h
Location: Namibia
Price: Open to offers

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Overview

1977 Cessna Citation C500 with the Sierra long-wing modification, configured for two pilots and five passengers. The modification raises maximum take-off weight to 12,500 lb and fuel capacity to 4,400 lb for improved range, climb and cruise, with shorter take-off and landing distances and a reduced VREF. Freon air conditioning and an Egan aeromedical stretcher system are fitted; all inspections are up to date and the aircraft is available immediately.

Sierra long-wing modification
Long-range fuel to 4,400 lb
Freon air conditioning
RVSM capable
Phase 1–5 inspections completed 2026
Egan aeromedical stretcher system

Specification

Airframe

Type: Cessna Citation C500
Serial number: 500-0347
Total time: 10,573 h
Configuration: 2 pilots + 5 passengers

Year of manufacture: 1977
Location: Namibia
Modification: Sierra long wing
Times as of: June 2026

Maintenance status

Item	Status
Phase 1–5 inspections	Completed 2026
Inspection status	All inspections up to date
Recent investment	Over R2 million by the current owner

Weights and performance

Max take-off weight: 12,500 lb, increased gross weight modification
Fuel capacity: 4,400 lb (approx. 2,485 litres)
Average fuel burn: approx. 1,112 lb/h (630 litres/h)

Fuel: Jet A1
Cruise speed: approx. 375 ktas
Range: approx. 1,450 nm

Cruise speed and range are published figures for the Cessna Citation C500 and are provided for information purposes only. Actual figures vary with configuration, weight, temperature and altitude; the Aircraft Flight Manual and current weight-and-balance report govern.

Engines

Two JT15D-1A turbofans – 3,500-hour overhaul interval and 1,750-hour hot section inspection interval. Time to next overhaul is approximately 1,000 hours per side.

Overhaul interval: 3,500 h; TBO, each engine
Hot section interval: 1,750 h; each engine
Left engine: ± 1,000 h; remaining to overhaul
Right engine: ± 1,000 h; remaining to overhaul

Item	Left engine	Right engine
Model	JT15D-1A	JT15D-1A
Overhaul interval (TBO)	3,500 h	3,500 h
Hot section inspection interval	1,750 h	1,750 h
Time to next overhaul	approx. 1,000 h	approx. 1,000 h
Time to next hot section inspection	TBC	TBC

Avionics

Flight deck

Sperry SPZ-500C IFCS / Pro Line

Sperry SPZ-500 autopilot and SPZ-500C flight director (5-inch single-cue), with Garmin GNS 430 GPS and Bendix colour weather radar.

RVSM capable

Sperry SPZ-500C IFCS / Pro Line package
Sperry SPZ-500 IFCS autopilot
Sperry SPZ-500C flight director (5-inch single-cue)
Garmin GNS 430 GPS
Dual Collins VHF-20A communication radios
Dual Collins VIR-30A navigation radios
Dual Collins 332C-10 RMI
Collins DME-40
Collins ADF-60
Collins TDR-90 transponder
Single Bendix RNAV
Bendix colour weather radar

Additional equipment

Sierra long-wing modification
Increased MTOW (12,500 lb)
Long-range fuel (4,400 lb)
Freon air conditioning
Egan aeromedical stretcher system
Angle of attack indicator
De-ice boots
Drag chute
Quick-release radome
Four-point seatbelts for pilots
Exterior locks

Interior

Two pilots plus five passengers. Black and orange leather seats; Egan aeromedical stretcher system for air-ambulance operations.

Exterior

White with black, orange and silver grey scheme.

Specifications and descriptions are provided solely as introductory information and do not constitute representations or warranties. Verification of specifications remains the sole responsibility of the purchaser. The aircraft is subject to prior sale, lease, or removal from the market without notice. See our standard terms and conditions.

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