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1979 CESSNA 550 CITATION II
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Cessna 550 series listings ($499,000), then adjusts for:
- Garmin GTN 750 (40% of comps) +5.2%
- No Autopilot (60% of comps have one) -8.6%
- Market supply: 57 for sale of 499 FAA-registered -5.0%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 550 CITATION II |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 9,815 hrs |
| Engine time | 2785 HOURS |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | SPZ-500 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDS-200 |
Description
Detailed Description An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-equipped Citation II at an attractive $499,000 asking price. With approximately 9,900 hours total time, this aircraft has accumulated its hours doing exactly what Citations were designed to do-providing reliable corporate transportation. The aircraft has been corporately operated, offering prospective buyers an airplane with a history of professional use rather than an aircraft that has simply accumulated years sitting on the ground. The cockpit has been significantly modernized with Garmin GTN 750-series avionics, providing today's crews with a much more capable and familiar navigation platform while retaining the proven simplicity and utility of the Citation II. The cabin features a 2014 interior and provides the comfortable, practical passenger environment that has made the Citation II a longtime favorite for business transportation. The engines currently have around 300 hours before TBO, which is reflected in the aircraft's aggressive asking price. For the right buyer, this creates an opportunity to acquire a capable light jet with upgraded avionics for under $500,000, while planning future engine requirements around the buyer's anticipated utilization. Highlights Asking Price: $499,000 Approximately 9,900 hours total time Approximately 2,785/2862 hours on the engines Garmin GTN 750-series avionics upgrades 2014 interior Corporate-use history Proven Citation airframe and operating platform Compelling entry point into light-jet ownership This Citation II isn't being represented as a low-time aircraft. Instead, it offers something different: a proven corporate jet with useful avionics upgrades at a price point that leaves room for an owner to plan future engine investment on their own timeline. For a buyer focused on capability and acquisition value rather than simply low total time, this aircraft deserves serious consideration.
Avionics
Dual Garmin 750 RVSM Certified. ELT. AOA Indicator. CVA. 3" Standby Gyro. Dual Digital Clocks. Remote Heading Selector. Collins RMI. Sperry SPZ-500. Bendix RDS-200 Color Radar
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.
Shop options ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation II
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation II (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $246,240 | $400,140 |
| Fixed | $376,800 | $376,800 |
| Variable | $629,640 | $1,023,165 |
| Total / hour | $5,032 | $4,308 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,500 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 330 kts · 380 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 7 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 8" × 4' 9" × 15' 9" |
| Interior volume | 355 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 4500 ft / 2400 ft |
About this plane
The Cessna Citation II (Model 550) and IISP has a variable operating cost of $2,731 per hour. It provides a range of 1,200 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 359 knots (413 mph), with an average fuel burn of 171 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation II measures 4'8" high, 4'9" wide, and 15'9" long, offering 355 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 8-10 passengers, the interior provides a comfortable and practical layout ideal for business or personal travel. Requiring 4,500 feet for takeoff and 2,400 feet for landing, the Citation II is well-suited for short-runway operations while maintaining solid cruise performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation II/IISP's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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