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1985 CESSNA CITATION III

🕒 Listed 6 weeks ago
$1,150,000
fyiEstimate $1,208,000–$1,238,500 ⓘ 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 -785 hr vs comps +1.6%
  • Engine time -1,092 hr vs comps +4.4%
  • Garmin GTN 750 (10% of comps) +7.7%
  • No Autopilot (60% of comps have one) -8.6%
  • ADS-B (70% of comps) +0.8%
  • 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.

1985
8,204 hrs
N202JK ✈ Flight Tracking
Oct 19, 2026 (31 hours ago)
650-0100
HONEYWELL TFE731-3C-100S
2
—
📍 Avoca, Pennsylvania
Rosado Aviation INC Corporation
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Moosic, PA

Overview

Make / ModelCessna CITATION III
TypeJet
Airframe time8,204 hrs
Engine time891 SMOH
Avionics / flight deckCOLLINS
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 750
Avionics / TransponderGARMIN GTX 3000
Avionics / AutopilotSPZ-600
Avionics / Weather radarGWX-75
Avionics / Terrain / EGPWSMark VII
Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS)TCAS-II
Avionics / DMEDME-42
Avionics / Datalink weatherGDL-69
ADS-BYes
AirworthyYes
Garmin GPS ADS-B

Engines & propellers

Airframe

Total time
5556 hrs

Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.

Description

Low time and Cycles Airframe and Engine 8018.7 TT 5556 cycles fresh engines 1053.1 MPI/CZI 135 Ready all the right equipment 9 passenger seats Dual Gamin 750 s with Satellite weather Flight stream much more Would consider lease strong US Co. CALL WITH OFFER'S

Modifications

Gross weight increase Lead acid batteries 9 passenger seating Gross weight increase Satellite Weather Doppler Radar Garmin 75

Avionics

Collins Pro Line II Collins 4-tube Garmin Dual GTN750 Garmin Dual GTN750 Honeywell SPZ-600 IFCS Garmin Dual GTN750 Fairchild A100 Dual Collins DME-42 Honeywell SPZ-600 IFCS Garmin Dual GTN750 Collins ALT-55B Honeywell Mark VII Bendix/ King TCAS-II Dual Garmin GTX-3000 Garmin GWX-75 w/ Doppler Garmin GDL-69

Recommended avionics upgrades

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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How this aircraft compares

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

Price

50th pct
$750k$1.4MThis aircraft · $1.1M

$1.1M · 50th percentile of 10 listings

Airframe time

33rd pct
6,58113,000This aircraft · 8,204

8,204 hours total (TTAF) · 33rd percentile of 12 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

27th pct
75011,593This aircraft · 891

891 hours since major overhaul · 27th percentile of 11 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

18th pct
75011,572This aircraft · 891

891 hours since major overhaul · 18th 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

Year1985
ManufacturerCESSNA
ModelCITATION III
Serial Number650-0100
Registration #N202JK
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time8,204.4
Total Landings5,556
Range1,850 NM
Max Ramp Weight23,200 lb
Max Takeoff Weight23,000 lb
Max Landing Weight21,000 lb
Fuel Capacity Mass7,200 lb
Maintenance TrackingSierraTrax

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelHONEYWELL TFE731-3C-100S
Engine 1 Time891 SMOH
Engine 1 TBO4200
Engine 1 Cycles5,471
Hot Section Time 11,054.6

Engine 2

Engine 2 Make/ModelHONEYWELL TFE731-3C-100S
Engine 2 Time891 SMOH
Engine 2 TBO4200
Engine 2 Cycles5,449

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelCOLLINS
Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/ModelROCKWELL COLLINS
Primary Flight Display 2 Manufacturer/ModelROCKWELL COLLINS
Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTN 750
Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTN 750
GPS 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTN 750
GPS 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTN 750
Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX3000
Transponder 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX3000
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelROCKWELL COLLINS
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
LPVYes
RNPYes
Avionics/RadiosCollins Pro Line II Collins 4-tube Garmin Dual GTN750 Garmin Dual GTN750 Honeywell SPZ-600 IFCS Garmin Dual GTN750 Fairchild A100 Dual Collins DME-42 Honeywell SPZ-600 IFCS Garmin Dual GTN750 Collins ALT-55B Honeywell Mark VII Bendix/ King TCAS-II Dual Garmin GTX-3000 Garmin GWX-75 w/ Doppler Garmin GDL-69

Additional Equipment

Additional Equipment9 passenger seating Gross weight increase Satellite Weather Doppler Radar Garmin 75

Modifications/Conversions

Modifications/ConversionsGross weight increase Lead acid batteries

Interior

Year Interior2024
Number of Seats9
Galley ConfigurationForward
Lavatory ConfigurationAft

Exterior

Year Painted2024

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusAll inclusive 100% current 91.411-413 3/26
AirworthyYes

Auxiliary Power Unit

APUYes
APU Time2,580.4
APU Maintenance ProgramOther

Engine Program

Engine Maintenance ProgramOther

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  $1,208,000–$1,238,500

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.

Previous listing for N202JK

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1985 CESSNA CITATION III

Then asking
$1.1M
Airframe
8,174 hrs
Engine
1,210 hrs
View previous listing ↗ · last seen Sep 2026

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