1991 CESSNA CITATION V
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable Cessna CITATION V listings ($1,625,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -2.2%
- Airframe time +8,867 hr vs comps -17.7%
- ADS-B (75% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 70 for sale of 596 FAA-registered -4.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION V |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 17,605 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,226.8 SOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | HONEYWELL ED-600 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX 335R |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Nighthawk ST3400 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 35 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GA 35 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | Primus 870 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS II |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Phase |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Turn-key Part 135 Citation Ultra with 2023 paint and interior, Maintained with an open checkbook, flying over 500 hours a year on charter, and ready to keep working from day one. 1991 Cessna Citation V | S/N 560-0109 | N480RL | Based at HOU N480RL is a well-equipped Citation V that’s ready to fly. It has a 2023 interior and exterior refurbishment (photos show current condition), and avionics upgraded for today’s airspace. It has been maintained with an open-checkbook maintenance policy: every item is addressed when it comes arises. Airframe 17,605.8 hours total time / 12,153 landings Enrolled on CESCOM Phases 1–5 complied with April–May 2026 RVSM recertified April 2026 Engines: Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5A (3,500-hour TBO) Engine 1: 2,226.8 hours since overhaul (May 2021); hot section inspection February 2026 Engine 2: 2,105.7 hours since overhaul (April 2021); hot section inspection February 2026 More than 1,270 hours left on both engines before overhaul Avionics: ADS-B Out, WAAS and RVSM Honeywell 5-tube EFIS with dual FZ-500 flight directors Garmin GTN 625 GPS/COM/NAV (WAAS) Primus 870 weather radar TCAS II Sandel ST3400 TAWS KHF-950 HF radio 8.33 kHz COM This is a cost-effective, mission-capable light jet that’s fully maintained and ready to go to work, for an owner-operator or a charter fleet. Records are available for review. Contact us today to schedule a viewing.
Modifications
Dual Garmin GTX 335R transponders with ADS-B Out (STC ST01691WI) and Garmin GTN 625 GPS/COM/NAV with GA-35 WAAS antenna; Garmin GMA 35 audio panel; RVSM; Sandel ST3400 TAWS/RMI; TCAS II; 8.33 kHz COM.
Avionics
Honeywell 5-tube EFIS (ED-600 displays); dual Honeywell FZ-500 flight directors; Honeywell Primus II SRZ-850 radio package; Honeywell RM-850 radio management units; Garmin GTN 625 GPS/COM/NAV (WAAS); Garmin GMA 35 audio panel; dual Garmin GTX 335R transponders with ADS-B Out; Honeywell Primus 870 weather radar; Honeywell TCAS II (TPU-66A); Sandel ST3400 TAWS/RMI; Universal/GNS-X FMS; KHF-950 HF; Sundstrand AV-557C CVR; RVSM; 8.33 kHz COM.
Recommended avionics upgrades
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 ›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 V lands versus other Cessna CITATION V listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
99th pct17,605 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 14 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
31st pct2,226 hours since overhaul · 31st percentile of 13 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
31st pct2,105 hours since overhaul · 31st 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 | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION V |
| Serial Number | 560-0109 |
| Registration # | N480RL |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KHOU |
Airframe
| Total Time | 17,605 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 12,153 |
| Range | 1,300 NM |
| Max Ramp Weight | 16,500 lb |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 16,300 lb |
| Max Landing Weight | 15,200 lb |
| Maintenance Tracking | CAMP |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-5A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | PCE-100067 |
| Engine 1 Time | 2,226.8 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3500 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 10,384 |
| Hot Section Time 1 | 430.9 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-5A |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | PCE-100068 |
| Engine 2 Time | 2,105.7 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 3500 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 10,381 |
| Hot Section Time 2 | 427.6 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | HONEYWELL ED-600 |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | HONEYWELL |
| Primary Flight Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | HONEYWELL |
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | HONEYWELL |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 625 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX335R |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX335R |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | HONEYWELL |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Honeywell 5-tube EFIS (ED-600 displays); dual Honeywell FZ-500 flight directors; Honeywell Primus II SRZ-850 radio package; Honeywell RM-850 radio management units; Garmin GTN 625 GPS/COM/NAV (WAAS); Garmin GMA 35 audio panel; dual Garmin GTX 335R transponders with ADS-B Out; Honeywell Primus 870 weather radar; Honeywell TCAS II (TPU-66A); Sandel ST3400 TAWS/RMI; Universal/GNS-X FMS; KHF-950 HF; Sundstrand AV-557C CVR; RVSM; 8.33 kHz COM. |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Dual Garmin GTX 335R transponders with ADS-B Out (STC ST01691WI) and Garmin GTN 625 GPS/COM/NAV with GA-35 WAAS antenna; Garmin GMA 35 audio panel; RVSM; Sandel ST3400 TAWS/RMI; TCAS II; 8.33 kHz COM. |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 |
| Galley | Yes |
| Galley Configuration | Forward |
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Lavatory Configuration | Aft |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2023 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | CAMP tracked. Phases 1-4 C/W 06-May-2026 (next due 31-May-2028 / 17,616.8 hrs). Phase 5 C/W 30-May-2026. Phase 18 C/W 30-May-2026 (due 31-May-2027). Phase 11 due 30-Nov-2026. Phase B due 17,623.8 hrs. Engine HSIs C/W 27-Feb-2026. RVSM recertified 28-Apr-2026. Times as of 12-Oct-2026. Aircraft has been meticulously maintained with an open checkbook policy. Managed under 135 and 145 certificate and is in active status on charter. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Auxiliary Power Unit
| APU Maintenance Program | None |
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Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | None |
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation V
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation V (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $286,560 | $465,660 |
| Fixed | $482,020 | $482,020 |
| Variable | $643,960 | $1,046,435 |
| Total / hour | $5,630 | $4,703 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,600 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 370 kts · 426 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 7 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 9" × 4' 9" × 17' 3" |
| Interior volume | 402 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 3500 ft / 2500 ft |
About this plane
The Cessna Citation V has a variable operating cost of $2,930 per hour. It provides a range of 1,300 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 401 knots (461 mph), with an average fuel burn of 199 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation V measures 4'9" high, 4'9" wide, and 17'3" long, offering 402 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 8–9 passengers, the spacious and functional layout is ideal for both business and leisure travel. Requiring 3,500 feet for takeoff and 2,500 feet for landing, the Citation V 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 V's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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