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Post subject: Re: Citation 501sp  Posted: 23 Sep 2025, 21:34 |
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Aircraft: 1981 501SP
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Is there the option to install a PFD controller in a 501 such as the Garmin GCU 485? I think I’ve seen where Mike C has it in is V but wasn’t sure if it was STC’d for the 501.
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Post subject: Re: Citation 501sp Posted: 24 Sep 2025, 08:13 |
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Username Protected wrote: Is there the option to install a PFD controller in a 501 such as the Garmin GCU 485? I think I’ve seen where Mike C has it in is V but wasn’t sure if it was STC’d for the 501. Yes, easy to do! It is approved for the 501.
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Post subject: Re: Citation 501sp Posted: 24 Sep 2025, 08:15 |
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Username Protected wrote: With the 501 I just give the FBO my fuel order and roll If you can keep the line monkeys from resting the fuel hose on the deice boots. I catch them doing that all the time. Fueling an MU2 was no fun, but I trusted some FBOs to do it right. The Citation is much simpler to fuel. The only problem is the time it takes to get that much more fuel into the tank. I've actually done more self serve in the Citation than I did in the MU2. Mike C.
I put brand new boots on my bird and they put that knurled portion of the fuel hose on my boots; I was not pleased. I don't walk away anymore.
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Post subject: Re: Citation 501sp Posted: 25 Sep 2025, 22:37 |
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Username Protected wrote: 501 vs MU2.
seems like they'd be similar cost to operate? I know the MU2 burns less gas (and a little slower), but from a phase inspection comparison, similar?
anybody ever move from 1 to the other? Both JD and I had MU-2s and 501s. The 501 is unquestionably less expensive to maintain and an order of magnitude safer, more capable and enjoyable. I like the MU-2 but it's in a different league than a jet.
I concur of course. Ok to skip the MU2 and go straight to the 501. You won't regret it. Loved my MU2, but only because i didn't have the 501 yet. I've spent $33k on Mx/repairs/parts this year (75% through the year), actually just did the calculation for an acquaintance yesterday who is now considering going to the 501.
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