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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
A27CE
Revision 18
Textron Aviation Inc.
501
551
July 29, 2015
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A27CE
This data sheet which is part of Type Certificate No. A27CE prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder Textron Aviation Inc.
One Cessna Boulevard
Wichita, Kansas 67215
Type Certificate Holder Record Cessna Aircraft Company transferred to
Textron Aviation Inc. on July 29, 2015
I. Model 501, Citation (Normal Category), Approved January 7, 1977
Engines Two Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada, Ltd. JT15D-1A or JT15D-1B turbofans used in
any combination (See Note 13).
Fuel Commercial kerosene Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet A-2, Jet B, JP-4, JP-5 or JP-8. These fuels,
except Military JP-4, JP-5 and JP-8, require addition of anti-ice additive (Phillips
PFA55MB, MIL-I-27686D or MIL-I-27686E) and must be blended into the aircraft fuel
in concentrations not less than 0.060 percent or more than 0.15 percent by volume. For
emergency use of aviation gasoline and fueling procedures, refer to Airplane Flight
Manual.
Engine Limits Static thrust standard day, sea level:
Takeoff (5 min.) 2200 lb.
Max. continuous 2090 lb.
Max. permissible engine rotor operating speeds:
N1 (Fan) JT15D-1A 102.1 percent 16,336 r.p.m.
N1 (Fan) JT15D-1B 102.1 percent 16,336 r.p.m.
below 30,000 ft.
N1 (Fan) JT15D-1B 103.4 percent 16,540 r.p.m.
30,000 ft. and above
N2 (Gas Gen.) 95 percent 31,120 r.p.m.
Max. permissible interturbine gas temperatures:
Takeoff 700° C.
Max. continuous 680° C.
Transient (starting 2 Sec.) 700° C.
A27CE 2 Rev. 18
I. Model 501 (cont’d)
Airspeed Limits (CAS) VMO (Maximum operating)
Sea level to 14,000 ft. 260 knots
14,000 ft. to 28,000 ft. 275 knots*
MMO
Above 28,000 ft. 0.70 Mach
VA (Sea level)
11,850 lb. 182 knots
See AFM for variations with weight and altitude and optional configurations
VSB (Speed for maximum gust intensity) 210 knots
VFE (Flaps extended)
40° (Landing) 174 knots
15° (Takeoff and approach) 200 knots
VMCA (Minimum control speed) Air Below stall speed for all weights
VMCG (Minimum control speed) Ground 55 knots
VLO (Landing gear operating) 174 knots
VLE (Landing gear extended) 174 knots
VSB (Speed brakes extended) Any speed with or without flaps
*See NOTE 6 for restricted VMO for optional fuel weight configuration
C.G. Range (Landing (+246.4 in.) to (+255.9 in.) at 7,500 lb. or less (18-30 percent MAC)
Gear Extended) (+250.0 in.) to (+255.9 in.) at 11,850 lb. (22.6-30 percent MAC)
Variation is linear between points
Empty Wt. C.G. Range None
MAC 79.61 in. (L.E. of MAC at Sta. +232.04)
Note this is reference MAC for basic wing without tip
Maximum Weight Takeoff 11,850 lb.
Landing 11,350 lb.
Zero fuel* 8,400 lb.
Ramp 12,000 lb.
*See NOTE 6 for optional zero fuel weights
Minimum Crew For all flights: one pilot plus equipment specified in the Airplane Flight Manual, or two
pilots
No. of Seats Maximum of nine (See Aircraft Weight and Balance Manual for optional seating
arrangements)
Maximum Baggage Nose compartment 350 lb. (at Sta. + 74.0)
Aft cabin 650 lb. (at Sta. +286.3)
Fuel Capacity (Gal.) Two wing tanks: Total 287 each; usable 282 each
ARM = +256.0 in.
See NOTE 1 for data on unusable fuel
Oil Capacity (Gal.) Two engine mounted tanks: Total 2.14 each; usable 1.25 each
ARM = +322.0 in.
See NOTE 1 for data on undrainable oil
Maximum Operating 41,000 ft.
Altitude
Rev. 18 3 A27CE
I. Model 501 (cont’d)
Control Surface Elevator Up 20° +1° Down 15° +1°
Movements Elevator trim tab Up 10° +1° Down 19° +1°
Rudder Right 22° +1° Left 22° +1°
(perpendicular to hinge)
Rudder trim tab Right 10° +1° Left 10° +1°
(perpendicular to hinge)
Aileron Up 21° from neutral
Down 16° from neutral
(rig neutral 2° down)
Aileron trim tab Up 20° from neutral
Down 20° from neutral
Wing flap Down 0° to 40° +1°
Speed brake - Upper Up 0° to 58° +2°
See Airplane Maintenance Manual or Cessna Dwg. 5500003 for rigging tolerances
Serial Nos. Eligible 501-0001 and on
II. Model 551, Citation II (Normal Category), Approved June 30, 1978
Engines Two Pratt and Whitney Aircraft of Canada, Ltd. JT15D-4 turbofans
Fuel Commercial kerosene Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet A-2, Jet B, JP-4, JP-5 or JP-8. These fuels,
except Military JP-4, JP-5 and JP-8, require addition of anti-ice additive (Phillips
PFA55MB, MIL-I-27686D or MIL-I-27686E) and must be blended into the aircraft fuel
in concentrations not less than 0.060 percent or more than 0.15 percent by volume. For
emergency use of aviation gasoline and fueling procedures, refer to Airplane Flight
Manual.
Engine Limits Static thrust standard day, sea level:
Takeoff (5 min.) 2500 lb.
Max. continuous 2375 lb.
Max. permissible engine rotor operating speeds:
N1 (Fan) JT15D-4 104 percent 16,540 r.p.m.
N2 (Gas Gen.) 96 percent 31,450 r.p.m.
Max. permissible interturbine gas temperatures:
Takeoff 700° C.
Max. continuous 680° C.
Transient (starting 2 sec.) 700° C.
Airspeed Limits (CAS) VMO (Maximum operating)
Sea level to 14,000 ft. 260 knots
14,000 ft. to 28,000 ft. 275 knots*
Sea level to 30,500 ft. 260 knots
(S/N 551-0550 and up)
MMO Above 28,000 ft. 0.70 Mach
VA (Sea level) 181 knots
12,500 lb.
See AFM for variations with weight and altitude and optional configurations
VSB (Speed for max. gust intensity) 210 knots
VFE (Flaps extended)
40° (Landing) 174 knots
15° (Takeoff and approach) 200 knots
VMCA (Minimum control speed) Air 75 knots
VMCG (Minimum control speed) Ground 62 knots
VLO (Landing gear operating) 174 knots
VLE (Landing gear extended) 174 knots
VSB (Speed brakes extended) Any speed with or without flaps
*See NOTE 6 for restrictive VMO for optional fuel weight configuration, S/N 551-0001
through 551-0549
A27CE 4 Rev. 18
II. Model 551 (cont’d)
C.G. Range (Landing (+276.1 in.) to (+285.8 in.) at 8,540 lb. or less (18-30 percent MAC)
Gear Extended) (+279.2 in.) to (+285.8 in.) at 12,500 lb. or less (22.6-30 percent MAC)
Variation is linear between points
Empty Wt. C.G. Range None
MAC 80.98 in. (L.E. of MAC at Sta. +261.56)
Note this is reference MAC for basic wing without tip
Maximum Weight Takeoff 12,500 lb.
Landing 12,000 lb.
Zero fuel* 9,500 lb. (S/N 551-0001 through 551-0549)
11,000 lb. (S/N 551-0550 and up)
Ramp 12,700 lb.
*See NOTE 6 for optional zero fuel weight (S/N 551-0001 through 551-0549)
Minimum Crew For all flights: one pilot plus equipment specified in the Airplane Flight Manual, or two
pilots
No. of Seats Maximum of eleven (See Aircraft Weight and Balance Manual for optional seating
arrangements)
Maximum Baggage Nose compartment 350 lb. (at Sta. + 74.0)
Aft cabin 400 lb. (at Sta. +321.0)
200 lb. (at Sta. +338.0)
Tailcone 200 lb. (at Sta. +442.0)
Fuel Capacity (Gal.) Two wing tanks: Total 376 each; usable 371 each
ARM = +285.9 in.
See NOTE 1 for data on unusable fuel
Oil Capacity (Gal.) Two engine mounted tanks: Total 2.08 each; usable 1.50 each
ARM = +367.0 in.
See NOTE 1 for data on undrainable oil
Maximum Operating 43,000 ft.
Altitude
Control Surface Elevator Up 20° +1° Down 15° +1°
Movements Elevator trim tab - S/N 551-0001 through S/N 551-0576
Up 15° +1°, -0° Down 17° +1°, -0°
Elevator trim tab - S/N 551-0577 and up
Up 17° +1°, -0° Down 15° +1°, -0°
Rudder Right 22° +1° Left 22° +1°
(perpendicular to hinge)
Rudder trim tab Right 10° +1° Left 10° +1°
(perpendicular to hinge)
Aileron Up 19° +1° Down 15° +1°
Aileron trim tab Up 20° +1° Down 20° +1°
Wing flap Down 0° to 40° +1°
Speed brake - Upper Up 0° to 58° +2°
See Airplane Maintenance Manual for rigging instructions
Serial Nos. Eligible 551-0001 and on
Rev. 18 5 A27CE
Data Pertinent to All Models
Datum 94.0 in. forward of the front face of the forward pressure bulkhead which is station
+94.0.
Leveling Means Seat rails
Certification Basis:
Model 501
Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations effective February 1, 1965, as amended by 23-1 through 23-16 except as follows:
Delete Paragraphs 23.45 through 23.77, 23.831, 23.1091(c)(2), 23.1303, 23.1323, 23.1441 through 23.1449, 23.1581 through
23.1583(f), 23.1583(h) through 23.1587; Add Paragraph 23.1385 as amended through 23-20, and from Part 25 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations effective February 1, 1965, as amended by 25-1 through 25-17, Paragraphs 25.1195, 25.1199 and 25.1203;
as amended by 25-1 through 25-37, Paragraphs 25.101 through 25.125, 25.831, 25.934, 25.1091(d)(2), 25.1197, 25.1201,
25.1303, 25.1305(a)(7), 25.1323, 25.1439 through 25.1453, 25.1581 through 25.1583(c)(3), 25.1583(e) through 25.1587; Part 36
of the Federal Aviation Regulations effective December 1, 1969, as amended by 36-1 through 36-5; SFAR 27, fuel venting.
Equivalent safety items
(1) Ground Loads FAR 23.471 through 23.511
(2) Landing Gear FAR 23.723 through 23.727
(3) Retracting Mechanism FAR 23.729(e)
(4) Wheels, Tires and Brakes FAR 23.731 through 23.735
(5) Engine Rotation FAR 23.903(e)(2)
(6) Fuel System Icing FAR 23.951(c)
(7) Fuel System Check Valves FAR 23.995(f)
(8) Oil Strainer Indicator FAR 23.1019(a)(3)
(9) Flight Director Disconnect FAR 23.1335
(10) Airspeed Indicator Markings FAR 23.1545
(11) Maneuvering Speed Placard FAR 23.1563(a)
(12) Protective Breathing Equipment FAR 25.1439(b)
Note: Compliance with Special Conditions No. 25-25-CE-4 dated June 10, 1970, has been shown.
Model 551
Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations effective February 1, 1965, as amended by 23-1 through 23-16 except as follows:
Delete Paragraphs 23.21 through 23.31, 23.45 through 23.77, 23.157, 23.171 through 23.177, 23.251, 23.345, 23.351, 23.361,
23.471 through 23.511, 23.571, 23.572, 23.629, 23.679, 23.723 through 23.737, 23.773, 23.775, 23.777, 23.783, 23.807, 23.831,
23.903(c), 23.1091(c)(2), 23.1301, 23.1303, 23.1307, 23.1309, 23.1321, 23.1323, 23.1325, 23.1385(c), 23.1435, 23.1441 through
23.1449, 23.1581 through 23.1583(f), 23.1583(i) through 23.1587. Add Paragraphs 23.1143(e) and 23.1385(c) as amended
through 23-18 and 23.1301 and 23.1335 as amended through 23-20; and from Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
effective February 1, 1965, as amended by 25-1 through 25-17, Paragraphs 25.812, 25.863, 25.1195, 25.1199, 25.1203, 25.1309,
and 25.1435; as amended by 25-1 through 25-37, Paragraphs 25.21 through 25.31, 25.101 through 25.125, 25.147(c)(e), 25.171
through 25.177, 25.251, 25.305(c), 25.345, 25.351, 25.361, 25.471 through 25.511, 25.571, 25.573, 25.629, 25.679, 25.721
through 25.737, 25.773, 25.775, 25.777, 25.783, 25.807, 25.831, 25.851, 25.903(b)(d), 25.934, 25.1091(d)(2), 25.1189(g)(h),
25.1197, 25.1201, 25.1303, 25.1305(a)(7), 25.1305(c)(4), 25.1307, 25.1321, 25.1323, 25.1325, 25.1439 through 25.1453,
25.1581 through 25.1583(c)(3), 25.1583(f) through 25.1587, and Paragraphs 25.901(c), 25.903(e)(3), and 25.1351(d) as amended
through 25-41; Part 36 of the Federal Aviation Regulations effective December 1, 1969, as amended by 36-1 through 36-6;
SFAR 27, as amended by 27-1 through 27-3, fuel venting. For the Bendix EFS-10, Sperry EDZ-600, Sperry EDZ-601, and
Sperry EDZ-603 Electronic Flight Instrument Systems only, compliance has been shown with the following regulations: FAR
25.1301, 25.1303(b), 25.1322 as amended through 25.38; FAR 25.1309, 25.1321(a), (b), (d), and (e), 25.1331, 25.1333, 25.1335
as amended through 25-41.
Equivalent Safety Items
(1) Stall Warning FAR 23.207(c)
(2) Engine Rotation FAR 23.903(e)(2)
(3) Fuel System Icing FAR 23.951(c)
(4) Fuel System Check Valve FAR 23.995(f)
(5) Oil Strainer Installation FAR 23.1019(a)(3)
(6) Airspeed Indicator Markings FAR 23.1545
(7) N2 Indicator Markings FAR 23.1549(a)(b)
(8) Maneuvering Speed Placard FAR 23.1563(a)
(9) Clear Vision FAR 25.773(b)(2)
(10) Emergency Exit Ditching FAR 25.807(d)
(11) Fire Bottle Pressure Relief Valve FAR 25.1199(b)(c)
A27CE 6 Rev. 18
(12) Protective Breathing Equipment FAR 25.1439(b)
Rev. 18 7 A27CE
Data Pertinent to All Models (cont’d)
Certification Basis (cont’d)
Model 551 (cont’d)
Note: Where applicable FAR 25 requirements reference other FAR 25 requirements, the corresponding FAR 23 requirement
should be substituted unless the referenced FAR 25 requirement is included in the certification basis, or there is no corresponding
FAR 23 requirement.
Compliance with ice protection has been demonstrated in accordance with FAR 23.1419.
Application for Type Certificate dated November 12, 1976. Type Certificate No. A27CE issued January 7, 1977.
Production Basis:
Production Certificate No. 312. Effective February 15, 1985, and on, Production Certificate No. 4 is applicable to all spares
production. See NOTE 8 for specific effectivity of P.C. 4 on new airplane serials.
Equipment:
The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed
in the aircraft for certification.
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight, and
loading instructions when necessary must be provided for each aircraft at the time of original certification.
The certificated empty weight and corresponding center of gravity location must include:
Unusable fuel 58.0 lb. at +247.0 in. (S/N 501-0001 and on)
52.8 lb. at +298.4 in. (S/N 551-0001 and on)
Undrainable oil 3.0 lb. at +322.0 in. (501-0001 and on)
3.0 lb. at +367.0 in. (551-0001 and on)
Hydraulic fluid 27.5 lb. at +284.0 in. (501-0001 and on)
30.5 lb. at +322.0 in. (551-0001 and on)
NOTE 2. The aircraft must be operated according to the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual. Required placards
are listed on Cessna Drawing 5500000 and 5400100 for the Model 501, and 6500000 and 6401000 for the
Model 551, and are also included in Chapter 11 of the Airplane Maintenance Manual.
NOTE 3. See Maintenance Manual, Chapter 4, "Airworthiness Limitations" for component mandatory retirement life
information.
NOTE 4. All replacement seats (crew and passenger), although they may comply with TSO C39, must also be
demonstrated to comply with FAR 25.785.
NOTE 5. Deleted.
NOTE 6. Aircraft conforming to ECR EC04139 are eligible for 9,500 lb. zero fuel weight with VMO reduced to 260
KCAS from 14,000 ft. to 30,500 ft. (Model 501)
Model 551, S/N 551-0001 through 551-0549, conforming to ECR EC04574 are eligible for 11,000 lb. zero
fuel weight with VMO reduced to 260 KCAS from 14,000 ft. to 30,500 ft. 11,000 lb. zero fuel weight
provision is standard at S/N 551-0550 and up.
NOTE 7. Approved nose tires are limited to those listed in the Limitations Section of the Airplane Flight Manual.
NOTE 8. Production Certificate No. 4 effective at Serial 501-0687 and on.
NOTE 9. Equipment installations or other modifications to the tailcone area must be coordinated with the Wichita
Aircraft Certification Office.
A27CE 8 Rev. 18
Data Pertinent to All Models (cont’d)
NOTE 10. For the Model 501, the basic unit number and the serial number may not coincide until unit number 675
(S/N 501-0675). Contact Cessna Customer Service regarding Model 501 unit number and airplane serial
number effectivity.
NOTE 11. For the Model 551, the basic unit number and serial number may not coincide until unit number 445 (S/N
551-0445). Contact Cessna Customer Service regarding Model 551 unit number and airplane serial number
effectivity.
NOTE 12. Certain Models meet the initial airworthiness requirements for operation in Reduced Vertical Separation
Minimum (RSVM) airspace.
Model 501 Citation Unit Numbers 501-0275 through 501-0689 that have accomplished Cessna Service
Bulletin SB500-34-65.
Model 551 Citation II Unit Numbers 551-0002 through 551-0733 that have accomplished Cessna Service
Bulletin SB 550-34-79.
Each operator must obtain RVSM operating approval directly from the FAA.
NOTE 13. Per Cessna Service Bulletin SB72-2, a JT15D-1B used in combination with a JT15D-1A is required to be
operated to JT15D-1A engine limitations.
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