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1981 CESSNA CITATION II
Starts from the median asking price of 22 comparable Cessna CITATION II listings ($762,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +2,400 hr vs comps -4.8%
- No Modern GPS navigator (59% of comps have one) -11.8%
- Autopilot (50% of comps) +7.2%
- ADS-B (50% of comps) +1.3%
- 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 CITATION II |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 11,479 hrs |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 33ES |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Avidyne EX5000 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 35 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GTN 750s |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX-70 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | Mark VIII, EGPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS I |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL-88 |
| Annual | April 2025 |
| Inspection | Phase |
Description
Under Contract. Experience this 1981 Citation II's exceptional performance with modern avionics, including Avidyne EX5000 and dual GTN 750s. It is a 7-passenger executive interior with a belted, flushing aft lavatory. Call Airside for more information!
Modifications
Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS AirCell ST-3100 SATCOM Shadin ADC-200 air data computer Multi-function display provisions Rosen sunvisors Sennheiser headsets Thrust reversers BFGoodrich wheels & brakes Concorde lead acid battery Coffeyville aft baggage mod Gross weight increase mod Freon Air Conditioning
Avionics
GDU-620 Primary Flight Display GMU-44 Magnetometer GTP-59 Temperature Probe GRS-77 AHRS GDC-74B Air Data Computer GAD-43E Enhanced Autopilot Interface VNAV Controller ESI-2000 L3 Standby Instrument AM-250 Encoding Altimeter AIU Digital to Analog Adapter Dual GTN-750 Nav/Comm GMA-35 Audio Control System GAD-42 Interface Unit Dual GTX-33ES Transponder GDL-88 ADS-B In/Out Datalink GWX-70 Weather Radar Antenna TCAS I Processor FlightStream 210 Multifunction Display EX5000
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CITATION II lands versus other Cessna CITATION II listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $825k of 25 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
78th pct11,479 hours total (TTAF) · 78th percentile of 36 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION II |
| Serial Number | 5500292 |
| Registration # | N554GR |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | YYC |
Airframe
| Total Time | 11,479.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 12,207 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time Since | SNEW |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | GDU-620 Primary Flight Display GMU-44 Magnetometer GTP-59 Temperature Probe GRS-77 AHRS GDC-74B Air Data Computer GAD-43E Enhanced Autopilot Interface VNAV Controller ESI-2000 L3 Standby Instrument AM-250 Encoding Altimeter AIU Digital to Analog Adapter Dual GTN-750 Nav/Comm GMA-35 Audio Control System GAD-42 Interface Unit Dual GTX-33ES Transponder GDL-88 ADS-B In/Out Datalink GWX-70 Weather Radar Antenna TCAS I Processor FlightStream 210 Multifunction Display EX5000 |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS AirCell ST-3100 SATCOM Shadin ADC-200 air data computer Multi-function display provisions Rosen sunvisors Sennheiser headsets Thrust reversers BFGoodrich wheels & brakes Concorde lead acid battery Coffeyville aft baggage mod Gross weight increase mod Freon Air Conditioning |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Phase 1-5 completed April 2025 |
|---|
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | None |
|---|
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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