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N397SC1972 CESSNA 500

N397SC is a 1972 Cessna 500, serial 5000019, registered to BROWN LAWSON M II DBA, an individual in CA, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 13 May 2015, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 May 2028. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and no service difficulty reports.

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$321,320
Valued 29 Aug 2026
Registration
N397SC
Aircraft
500
CESSNA
Serial Number
5000019
9,600
Total Hours
As published on the sale listing
Locked
Total Cycles
1972
Year
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Registration record

N397SC as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 5 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
500
Serial number
5000019
Year manufactured
1972
Airframe type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification basis
Type certificated
Seats
8
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
301 mph

Powerplant

Engines
2
Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Model
JT15D-1A
Type
Turbo-fan
Thrust
2,200 lbf each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued
29 Jan 1999
Classification
Standard
Approved operations
Transport

Registration

Status
Valid registration
Record type
Currently registered
Certificate issued
13 May 2015
Last FAA action
12 May 2023
Expires
31 May 2028
FAA region
Western-Pacific
Fractional ownership
No
FAA unique id
00242050

Registered owner

Name
BROWN LAWSON M II DBA
Registrant type
Individual
Based
CA, US
Also on the certificate
AVIATION UNLIMITED

Transponder address

Mode S (hex)
A49E5D
ICAO 24-bit
a49e5d
Octal
51117135
Decimal
10788445

Estimated value

$321,320

As of 29 Aug 2026. Virtual Hangar Jetstimate. Market value and charter on virtualhangar.com

Market presence

For sale

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Asking price, not a valuation.

Total time
9,600 hours
Listed as
Cessna CITATION 500
Located
San Diego, California
Broker
Aviation Unlimited - California
Days on market
70
First seen
28 Jul 2026
Marketplace
Controller.com
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What kind of aircraft is N397SC?

N397SC is a 1972 Cessna 500, serial 5000019. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 8, it is powered by 2 P&W Canada JT15D-1A engines.

Who is N397SC registered to?

The FAA registry lists BROWN LAWSON M II DBA, an individual in CA, US, as the registrant of N397SC. Also on the certificate: AVIATION UNLIMITED.

Is N397SC still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 13 May 2015 and expires on 31 May 2028.

Has N397SC been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N397SC. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N397SC have service difficulty reports?

No service difficulty reports have been filed against N397SC.

Who operates N397SC for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N397SC, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N397SC for sale?

Yes. N397SC is listed for sale by Aviation Unlimited - California at an asking price of Call for price, 70 days on the market.

What is N397SC worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N397SC at $321,320 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N397SC changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N397SC.

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