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1991 CESSNA CITATION II
Starts from the median asking price of 19 comparable Cessna CITATION II listings ($699,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +9 vs comparable listings +13.5%
- Airframe time -144 hr vs comps +0.3%
- Engine time +6,769 hr vs comps -20.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (58% of comps have one) -10.8%
- No Autopilot (58% of comps have one) -7.8%
- No ADS-B (58% of comps have one) -1.4%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION II |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 9,310 hrs |
| Engine time | 9,001 SNEW |
| Avionics / flight deck | HONEYWELL PRIMUS 1000 |
| Inspection | Phase |
Description
1981 Cessna 550 Citation II with 9,282.1 hours total time. Engine 1 has 2,101.8 hours TSO with 1,398.2 hours remaining to overhaul. Engine 2 has 2,577.7 hours TSO with 922.3 hours remaining to overhaul. Complete Phase 1 through 5 inspections are current, with multiple additional phase inspections completed. Minor engine inspections are current on both engines. New fuselage windows installed, overhauled RH flap motor and RH MLG actuator, repaired LH flap motor, overhauled LH brake assembly, and new main cabin door weather seal. All FAA AD's reviewed and complied with. Sherwin Williams Aerospace paint completed May 2026.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›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.
Shop options ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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
56th pct9,310 hours total (TTAF) · 56th percentile of 36 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
86th pct9,001 hours since new · 86th percentile of 29 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
99th pct10,672 hours since new · 99th 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 | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION II |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | LOS CABOS, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MÉXICO |
Airframe
| Total Time | 9,310.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 7,972 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-4 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 9,001 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3500 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 7,602 |
| Hot Section Time 1 | 351 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-4 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 10,672 SNEW |
| Engine 2 TBO | 3500 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 8,398 |
| Hot Section Time 2 | 707.3 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | HONEYWELL PRIMUS 1000 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2026 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Complete Phase 1 through 5 inspections current. Phase 18, 20, 21, 22, 34, 55, 56, 57 and 61 completed. Minor engine inspections current on both engines. All FAA AD's reviewed and complied with. |
|---|
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | None |
|---|
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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