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1981 CESSNA CITATION ISP
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Cessna CITATION ISP listings ($732,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +5.2%
- Airframe time -994 hr vs comps +2.0%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (12% of comps) +10.5%
- No Autopilot (88% of comps have one) -12.5%
- ADS-B (75% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 14 for sale of 189 FAA-registered -1.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION ISP |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 6,250 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,838 SMOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345R |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Garmin GI 275 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GDL 69A |
| Avionics / Autopilot | SPZ500 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX68 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | KGP-860, EGPWS, TAWS B |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | Skywatch |
| Avionics / ADF | ADF-60 |
| Avionics / DME | DME-40 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | August 2026 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Immaculate 1981 Citation 501. Aircraft like this don't come up often, this one has the perfect combination of low total time, engine life remaining, Garmin panel, and high quality paint and interior. Significant upgrades and maintenance this year (2025): - Upgraded to GTN 750Xi navigators - Added new GI-275 standby attitude indicator - Ceramic coating and paint correction (it's shiny!) - New EROS Co-Pilot Oxygen mask - New brakes, tires, and resealed MLG struts - New main lead acid battery - Overhauled primary AI and VG, New De-ice boot on co-pilot side.
Modifications
New Flight STC gross weight increase to 12,500lbs
Avionics
- Dual Garmin GTN 750Xi (16W COM upgrades, Jeppesen Chartview unlocks) - GI-275 Standby Attitude Indicator - Dual Garmin GTX345R transponders, ADS-B In/Out - Garmin GWX68 12" Color Radar - Garmin GDL69A Nexrad with Radio - SK899 Skywatch HP - GAD 42 Interface #1 & #2 - Dual PS ENG Audio Panels PMA7000B - MB 10 MKR Beacon - Sperry SPZ500 Auto-Pilot with 5 Inch Flight Director - Dual Collins ADF-60 with Digital Head - Dual Collins DME-40 - Sperry AA-215 Radar Altimeter - Honeywell KGP-860 EGPWS - ELT 3000 - TAWS B
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 ›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 ISP lands versus other Cessna CITATION ISP listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $732k of 8 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
44th pct6,250 hours total (TTAF) · 44th percentile of 16 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
50th pct2,838 hours since major overhaul · 50th percentile of 16 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
44th pct2,824 hours since major overhaul · 44th percentile of 16 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 ISP |
| Serial Number | 501-0212 |
| Registration # | N243EE |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KDAB |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 4,957 |
| Max Ramp Weight | 12,650 lb |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 12,500 lb |
| Max Landing Weight | 12,000 lb |
| Max Payload | 5,272 lb |
| Max Zero Fuel Weight | 9,500 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 7,378 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Mass | 3,608 lb |
| Maintenance Tracking | TRAXXALL |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-1 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | PCE-77327 |
| Engine 1 Time | 2,838 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
| Hot Section Time 1 | 887 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-1A |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | PCE-76167 |
| Engine 2 Time | 2,824 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 3600 |
| Hot Section Time 2 | 164 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | HONEYWELL |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750XI |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750XI |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | SPERRY |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| FANS | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | - Dual Garmin GTN 750Xi (16W COM upgrades, Jeppesen Chartview unlocks) - GI-275 Standby Attitude Indicator - Dual Garmin GTX345R transponders, ADS-B In/Out - Garmin GWX68 12" Color Radar - Garmin GDL69A Nexrad with Radio - SK899 Skywatch HP - GAD 42 Interface #1 & #2 - Dual PS ENG Audio Panels PMA7000B - MB 10 MKR Beacon - Sperry SPZ500 Auto-Pilot with 5 Inch Flight Director - Dual Collins ADF-60 with Digital Head - Dual Collins DME-40 - Sperry AA-215 Radar Altimeter - Honeywell KGP-860 EGPWS - ELT 3000 - TAWS B |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | New Flight STC gross weight increase to 12,500lbs |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 8 |
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Lavatory Configuration | Aft |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2017 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Just completed fresh 1-4 August 2026. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | None |
|---|
Previous listing for N243EE
1981 CESSNA CITATION ISP
- Then asking
- $495k
- Airframe
- 6,174 hrs
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