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1981 CESSNA CITATION II

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fyiEstimate $485,500–$498,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 22 comparable Cessna CITATION II listings ($762,000), then adjusts for:

  • Airframe time +231 hr vs comps -0.5%
  • Engine time +7,013 hr vs comps -20.0%
  • No Modern GPS navigator (59% of comps have one) -11.7%
  • No Autopilot (50% of comps have one) -7.1%
  • No ADS-B (50% of comps have one) -1.3%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1981
9,310 hrs
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PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-4
2
MONTERREY, NUEVO LEÓN, MÉXICO

Overview

Make / ModelCessna CITATION II
TypeJet
Airframe time9,310 hrs
Engine time9,001 SMOH
AirworthyYes

Description

Matrícula N630SP. Pratt & Whitney JT15D-4. Ready for immediate delivery. Complete logs and maintenance records available upon request.

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.

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Digital autopilot (Garmin GFC 600 / S-TEC 3100)

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.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Cessna CITATION II lands versus other Cessna CITATION II listings on fyiAero.

Price

$395k$1.9M

median $825k of 25 comparable asking prices

Airframe time

56th pct
5,02013,753This aircraft · 9,310

9,310 hours total (TTAF) · 56th percentile of 36 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

86th pct
81712,892This aircraft · 9,001

9,001 hours since major overhaul · 86th percentile of 29 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

99th pct
1,15910,672This aircraft · 10,672

10,672 hours since major overhaul · 99th percentile of 28 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

Year1981
ManufacturerCESSNA
ModelCITATION II
ConditionUsed
Based atMONTERREY, NUEVO LEÓN, MÉXICO

Airframe

Total Time9,310.3
Total Landings7,962

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-4
Engine 1 Time9,001 SMOH
Engine 1 TBO3500
Engine 1 Cycles7,602
Hot Section Time 1351

Engine 2

Engine 2 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-4
Engine 2 Time10,672 SMOH
Engine 2 TBO3500
Engine 2 Cycles8,398
Hot Section Time 2807.3

Exterior

Year Painted2026

Inspection Status

AirworthyYes

Engine Program

Engine Maintenance ProgramNone

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation II

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation II (not this specific airframe).

$1,399,965annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$3,148variable cost / hour
$8.77cost per nm
171.0gph fuel burn
$1,125,000avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $485,500–$498,000

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$246,240$400,140
Fixed$376,800$376,800
Variable$629,640$1,023,165
Total / hour$5,032$4,308

Performance & dimensions

Range1,500 nm
Cruise speed330 kts · 380 mph
Seating2 crew + 7 passengers
Cabin H × W × L4' 8" × 4' 9" × 15' 9"
Interior volume355 ft³
Takeoff / landing4500 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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