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N797SE1980 CESSNA 501

N797SE is a 1980 Cessna 501, serial 501-0151, registered to SHOWS DOUGLAS W, an individual in TX, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 26 Jul 2011, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Jul 2027. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and no service difficulty reports.

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N797SE, 1980 CESSNA 501
$713,236
Valued 29 Aug 2026
Registration
N797SE
Aircraft
501
CESSNA
Serial Number
501-0151
8,229
Total Hours
As published on the sale listing
Locked
Total Cycles
1980
Year
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Registration record

N797SE as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 6 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
501
Serial number
501-0151
Year manufactured
1980
Airframe type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification basis
Type certificated
Seats
8
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb

Powerplant

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

Airworthiness

Certificate issued
22 May 1980
Classification
Standard
Approved operations
Normal

Registration

Status
Valid registration
Record type
Currently registered
Certificate issued
26 Jul 2011
Last FAA action
4 Mar 2023
Expires
31 Jul 2027
FAA region
Southwestern
Fractional ownership
No
FAA unique id
00933592

Registered owner

Name
SHOWS DOUGLAS W
Registrant type
Individual
Based
TX, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex)
AAD39B
ICAO 24-bit
aad39b
Octal
52551633
Decimal
11195291

Estimated value

$713,236

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

Market presence

For sale

Call for price

Asking price, not a valuation.

Total time
8,228.6 hours
Listed as
Cessna CITATION ISP
Located
Uvalde, Texas
Broker
Lunar Aviation
Days on market
71
First seen
28 Jul 2026
Marketplace
Controller.com
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What kind of aircraft is N797SE?

N797SE is a 1980 Cessna 501, serial 501-0151. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 8, it is powered by 2 P&W Canada JT15D-1 engines.

Who is N797SE registered to?

The FAA registry lists SHOWS DOUGLAS W, an individual in TX, US, as the registrant of N797SE.

Is N797SE still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 26 Jul 2011 and expires on 31 Jul 2027.

Has N797SE been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N797SE. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N797SE have service difficulty reports?

No service difficulty reports have been filed against N797SE.

Who operates N797SE for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N797SE, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N797SE for sale?

Yes. N797SE is listed for sale by Lunar Aviation at an asking price of Call for price, 71 days on the market.

What is N797SE worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N797SE at $713,236 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N797SE changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N797SE.

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