1983 CESSNA CITATION II
Starts from the median asking price of 25 comparable Cessna CITATION II listings ($825,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time -1,288 hr vs comps +2.6%
- Engine time -1,800 hr vs comps +7.2%
- No Modern GPS navigator (60% of comps have one) -12.0%
- Autopilot (52% of comps) +6.9%
- No ADS-B (52% of comps have one) -1.4%
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 | 7,978 hrs |
| Engine time | 887 SOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Collins TDR-90 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | SPZ-500 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | GPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS II |
| Avionics / DME | KDM 640, DME 40 |
Description
Total Time on Aircraft: 7,978.6 Hrs. (As of March 1 2018) Landings: 7,961 Fresh 1-5 inspection completed February 2018.ON Cescom Maintenance Program
Modifications
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum RVSM ELT: 406 Anti-Skid Brakes Thrust Reverse Freon Air Locking Fuel Caps Compact Disk DVD Player
Avionics
Flight Director/ Autopilot System SPZ-500 Dual Audio Control Panel Dual VHF Comm Dual VOR/ILS/GS/ Receivers Dual Radio Control Units VHF-20A KDM 640 Collins TDR-90 Transponder GPS – 400 DME 40 Receivers Bendix RNS-3500 Area Navigation System With CAS-67A TCAS II/ACAS II Weather Radar System ART-2000 WX MARK II Sundstrand Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) Digital Clocks Control Head
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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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
28th pct7,978 hours total (TTAF) · 28th percentile of 36 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
7th pct887 hours since overhaul · 7th percentile of 29 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
4th pct1,159 hours since overhaul · 4th 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
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION II |
| Serial Number | 551-0463 |
| Registration # | YV1563 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,978 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 7,961 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-4 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 887 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-4 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 1,159 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 3600 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Flight Director/ Autopilot System SPZ-500 Dual Audio Control Panel Dual VHF Comm Dual VOR/ILS/GS/ Receivers Dual Radio Control Units VHF-20A KDM 640 Collins TDR-90 Transponder GPS – 400 DME 40 Receivers Bendix RNS-3500 Area Navigation System With CAS-67A TCAS II/ACAS II Weather Radar System ART-2000 WX MARK II Sundstrand Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) Digital Clocks Control Head |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum RVSM ELT: 406 Anti-Skid Brakes Thrust Reverse Freon Air Locking Fuel Caps Compact Disk DVD Player |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Galley | Yes |
| Galley Configuration | Forward |
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Lavatory Configuration | Aft |
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | ESP Gold |
|---|
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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