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1981 CESSNA 550 CITATION II
Starts from the median asking price of 61 comparable Cessna Jet listings ($825,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +1,279 hr vs comps -2.6%
- Engine time +945 hr vs comps -3.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (49% of comps) +10.2%
- Autopilot (51% of comps) +7.1%
- No ADS-B (64% of comps have one) -1.7%
- Market supply: 66 for sale of 499 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 550 CITATION II |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 10,231 hrs |
| Engine time | 3979 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
Description
Detailed Description Nice 1981 Citation II, 9 seats plus crew! Great personal or work airplane; tasteful upgrades like Gross Weight Increase, RVSM, engines on condition. Located KUES. Awesome Citation II; great parts support and reliability. Total Time: 10,231 Hours Total Landings: 10,574 Max Ramp Weight: 14,700 Max Takeoff Weight: 14,500 Max Landing Weight: 12,700
Modifications
Engines: Pratt & Whitney JT1D-4 Engine No.1: 3979.5 hours TSO Engine No. 1: 912 Hours Since Hot Section Inspection FCU just overhauled Engine No.2: 3550.4 hours TSO. Engine No. 2: 1,382 Hours Since Hot Section Inspection
Avionics
Aeromech RVSM Garmin 530W / G430 Sperry Autopilot/Flight Director Shadin ADC-6000
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›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.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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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.
Previous listing for N48KH
1981 CESSNA CITATION II
- Then asking
- $799k
- Airframe
- 10,231 hrs
- Engine
- 3,979 hrs
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Last flight
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