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1986 CESSNA CITATION III
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna CITATION III listings ($1,100,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +744 hr vs comps -1.5%
- Engine time +7,571 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Autopilot (44% of comps) +8.0%
- ADS-B (67% of comps) +0.9%
- Market supply: 23 for sale of 201 FAA-registered -4.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION III |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 9,733 hrs |
| Engine time | 9,524 SNEW |
| Avionics / Transponder | King TDR-94D |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Collins ADF-462, SPZ-650 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX 75 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS, EGPWS, Mark VII |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS |
| Avionics / DME | DME-42 |
| Avionics / Radar altimeter | Alt 55 |
| Annual | 04/1/2026 |
Description
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Modifications
ATS "Inflight" Auxiliary Power Unit w/ hydaulic pump Single Point Refueling Anti-skid brakes 76 cu. Ft. Oxygen System Blue Sky SAT Phone State-of-the-art premium sounds system. LED cabin lighting with color-changing ambiance with music sync mode
Avionics
• ADF: Dual Collins ADF-462 • ADS B OUT • Navigation Radios: Dual Garmin 750 XI • Radar Altimeter: Collins Alt 55 • RMI: Dual Collins RMI-36 • Transponder: Dual Collin TDR-94D • Weather Radar: GWX 75 • ELT: Artex 406 ELT with NAV Interface • TCAS: Bendix/King CAS 66A TCAS 1 • TAWS: Honeywell Mark V EGPWS w/RAAS • Autopilot: Honeywell SPZ-650 IFCS • Communication Radios: Dual Garmin 750 XI • GPWS: Honeywell Mark VII • CVR: Fairchild GA100 • DME: Dual Collins DME-42 • AFIS: Dual Honeywell EDZ-600 EFIS • FMS: Dual Garmin 750 XI
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CITATION III lands versus other Cessna CITATION III listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $1.1M of 9 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
64th pct9,733 hours total (TTAF) · 64th percentile of 14 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
85th pct9,524 hours since new · 85th percentile of 13 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
77th pct9,584 hours since new · 77th percentile of 13 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION III |
| Serial Number | 650-0127 |
| Registration # | N700MH |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KPTK |
Airframe
| Total Time | 9,733 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 6,791 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | HONEYWELL TFE731-3C-100S |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | P-87372 |
| Engine 1 Time | 9,524 SNEW |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | HONEYWELL TFE731-3C-100S |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | P-87363 |
| Engine 2 Time | 9,584 SNEW |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | • ADF: Dual Collins ADF-462 • ADS B OUT • Navigation Radios: Dual Garmin 750 XI • Radar Altimeter: Collins Alt 55 • RMI: Dual Collins RMI-36 • Transponder: Dual Collin TDR-94D • Weather Radar: GWX 75 • ELT: Artex 406 ELT with NAV Interface • TCAS: Bendix/King CAS 66A TCAS 1 • TAWS: Honeywell Mark V EGPWS w/RAAS • Autopilot: Honeywell SPZ-650 IFCS • Communication Radios: Dual Garmin 750 XI • GPWS: Honeywell Mark VII • CVR: Fairchild GA100 • DME: Dual Collins DME-42 • AFIS: Dual Honeywell EDZ-600 EFIS • FMS: Dual Garmin 750 XI |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | ATS "Inflight" Auxiliary Power Unit w/ hydaulic pump Single Point Refueling Anti-skid brakes 76 cu. Ft. Oxygen System Blue Sky SAT Phone State-of-the-art premium sounds system. LED cabin lighting with color-changing ambiance with music sync mode |
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Interior
| Number of Seats | 9 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Inspection Program Part 91 Document 8 C/W 04/1/2026 Document 11 C/W 06/14/2022 Document 19 C/W 04/01/2026 |
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Auxiliary Power Unit
| APU | Yes |
|---|
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | Other |
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Iii
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation Iii (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $377,280 | $613,080 |
| Fixed | $598,424 | $598,424 |
| Variable | $899,680 | $1,461,980 |
| Total / hour | $7,491 | $6,340 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 2,000 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 425 kts · 489 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 8 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 4" |
| Interior volume | 577 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 5600 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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