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1986 CESSNA CITATION III
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Cessna CITATION III listings ($1,200,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Autopilot (60% of comps) +5.7%
- 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.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION III |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 8,989 hrs |
| Engine time | 1983 CZI |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX335 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Nighthawk SN3500 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | SPZ-650 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDR 2100 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | KGP 560, EGPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS I |
| Avionics / Flight management (FMS) | UNS-1C |
| Avionics / DME | DME-42 |
| Avionics / Radar altimeter | ALT-55 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Total cycles
- 7,423
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description Very nice paint and interior, Mid-life engines. Ready for a new home. See CESCOM FAR Part 91 No Airframe Maintenance Program Airframe Tracking Program: CAMP Certification: RVSM Damage: No known current or historical damage Total Time: 8,989 Hours Landing Cycles: 7,423 RVSM approved per Cessna Service Bulletin SB650-34-107. ADS-B Out compliant with 14 CFR 91.227.. Single/Solid piece entry step mod.
Modifications
ENGINE(S): TFE731-3C-100S On Condition TBO: Yes Maintenance Program: None MODEL TFE731-3C-100S ENGINE 1 Serial Number P-87361 Total Time Since New (TTSNEW) Hrs 8,955.42 Since Hot Inspection (SHI/SMPI) Hrs 1983.32 SCZI (Compressor Zone Inspection) 1983.32 Total Cycles Since New 7,423 ENGINE 2 Serial Number P-87360 Total Time Since New (TTSNEW) Hrs 8,955.42 Since Hot Inspection (SHI/SMPI) Hrs 1983.32 SCZI (Compressor Zone Inspection) 1983.32 Total Cycles Since New 7,423 APU: 3823.8
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Pro Line II Avionics Suite Honeywell (Sperry) EDZ-605 Four-tube EFIS Honeywell (Sperry) SPZ-650 IFCS Autopilot and flight director Sandel SN3500 Electronic HSI, copilot side Bendix/King KMD 850 Multi-function display Honeywell VNAV Vertical navigation computer and control Universal Avionics UNS-1C Flight management system with GPS Universal Avionics UniLink UL-601 Datalink Universal Avionics DTU Data transfer unit Dual Rockwell Collins VIR-32 Navigation receivers Dual Rockwell Collins VHF-22A Communication transceivers Dual Rockwell Collins DME-42 Distance measuring equipment Dual Rockwell Collins ADF-60A Automatic direction finders King KHF-950 High frequency radio Garmin GTX 345 Mode S transponder, ADS-B In and Out Garmin GTX 335 Mode S transponder, ADS-B Out Honeywell TPU-66A TCAS I traffic alerting Bendix/King KGP 560 EGPWS Class B terrain awareness and warning Bendix/King RDR 2100 Color weather radar Honeywell RT-300 Radio altimeter, pilot side Rockwell Collins ALT-55 Radio altimeter, copilot side B&D Instruments Cockpit voice recorder Artex C406-1 406 MHz emergency locator transmitter Dual Honeywell (Sperry) AZ-800 Series Air data computers J.E.T. AI-804AN Standby attitude indicator Davtron M877 Chronometer Digital fuel totalizer Fuel quantity and flow totalizing
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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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 III lands versus other Cessna CITATION III listings on fyiAero.
Price
20th pct$850k · 20th percentile of 10 listings
Airframe time
42nd pct8,989 hours total (TTAF) · 42nd percentile of 12 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
36th pct1,983 engine hours · 36th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
36th pct1,983 engine hours · 36th 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.
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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