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1983 CESSNA CITATION III

🕒 Listed 2 months ago
$1,100,000
fyiEstimate $1,263,000–$1,295,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Cessna CITATION III listings ($1,200,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
  • Airframe time -2,028 hr vs comps +4.1%
  • Engine time -1,233 hr vs comps +4.9%
  • Autopilot (60% of comps) +5.7%
  • No ADS-B (70% of comps have one) -1.8%
  • Market supply: 23 for sale of 202 FAA-registered -4.5%

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

1983
6,961 hrs
N970GW ✈ Flight Tracking
Oct 17, 2026 (2 days ago)
0019
HONEYWELL TFE731-3C-100S
2
—
Laguera Construction INC Non-citizen corp
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelCessna CITATION III
TypeJet
Airframe time6,961 hrs
Engine time750 SOH
Avionics / TransponderCollins TDR-90
Avionics / AutopilotSPZ-650
Avionics / Weather radarPrimus 650
Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS)TCAS, Skywatch
Avionics / DMEDME-40
Autopilot RVSM

Recommended avionics upgrades

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 III lands versus other Cessna CITATION III listings on fyiAero.

Price

40th pct
$750k$1.4MThis aircraft · $1.1M

$1.1M · 40th percentile of 10 listings

Airframe time

17th pct
6,58113,000This aircraft · 6,961

6,961 hours total (TTAF) · 17th percentile of 12 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

9th pct
75011,593This aircraft · 750

750 hours since overhaul · 9th percentile of 11 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

9th pct
75011,572This aircraft · 750

750 hours since overhaul · 9th percentile of 11 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

Year1983
ManufacturerCESSNA
ModelCITATION III
Serial Number0019
Registration #N970GW
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time6,961
Total Landings5,330

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelHONEYWELL TFE731-3C-100S
Engine 1 Time750 SOH
Engine 1 TBO4200

Engine 2

Engine 2 Make/ModelHONEYWELL TFE731-3C-100S
Engine 2 Time750 SOH
Engine 2 TBO4200

Avionics

Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelROCKWELL COLLINS
Transponder 2 Manufacturer/ModelROCKWELL COLLINS
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelSPERRY
Avionics/RadiosADF: Dual Collins ADF-60A Autopilot: Dual Sperry SPZ-650 IFCS Communication Radios: Dual Collins VHF-22A CVR: Fairchild GA100 DME: Dual Collins DME-40 EFIS: Honeywell EDZ-650 2-tube Flight Director: Dual Sperry SPZ-650 IFCS FMS: Global GNS-XLS w/GPS Hi Frequency: Dual King KHF-950 HSI: Dual Honeywell ED-803 EHSI Navigation Radios: Dual Collins VIR-30A Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT-55B RMI: Dual Collins RMI-30A TCAS: Bendix/King TCAS-II w/change 7 L3 Skywatch HP Transponder: Dual Collins TDR-90 Weather Radar: Sperry Primus 650 (color)

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentRVSM, Automatic power reserve, thrust reversers, aft external baggage compartment

Interior

Year Interior2019
Number of Seats9
LavatoryYes
Lavatory ConfigurationAft

Exterior

Year Painted2012

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusDoc 8 is currently being done along with 6 year inspection and expect to be completed by October 15.

Auxiliary Power Unit

APUYes
APU Time2,722

Engine Program

Engine Maintenance ProgramNone

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Iii

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

$2,060,404annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$4,498variable cost / hour
$10.44cost per nm
262.0gph fuel burn
$1,039,833avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $1,263,000–$1,295,000

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$377,280$613,080
Fixed$598,424$598,424
Variable$899,680$1,461,980
Total / hour$7,491$6,340

Performance & dimensions

Range2,000 nm
Cruise speed425 kts · 489 mph
Seating2 crew + 8 passengers
Cabin H × W × L5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 4"
Interior volume577 ft³
Takeoff / landing5600 ft / 3000 ft

About this plane

The Cessna Citation III has a variable operating cost of $3,655 per hour. It provides a range of 1,800 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 431 knots (496 mph), with an average fuel burn of 262 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation III measures 5'8" high, 5'6" wide, and 18'4" long, offering 577 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 8-9 passengers, the spacious and comfortable layout is ideal for both business and leisure travel. Requiring 5,600 feet for takeoff and 2,800 feet for landing, the Citation III is well-suited for medium-range missions while providing access to a wide range of airports. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation III's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.

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Last flight

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