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1994 CESSNA CITATION JET
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna CITATION JET listings ($1,299,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time +3,055 hr vs comps -6.1%
- Engine time +3,173 hr vs comps -12.7%
- No Garmin GTN 750 (67% of comps have one) -5.7%
- Autopilot (56% of comps) +6.4%
- Market supply: 31 for sale of 439 FAA-registered -0.9%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION JET |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 6,873 hrs |
| Engine time | 6,873.3 SNEW |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | AVIDYNE IFD540 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDS 81 |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS |
| Annual | November 2025 |
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CITATION JET lands versus other Cessna CITATION JET listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $1.3M of 7 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
61st pct6,873 hours total (TTAF) · 61st percentile of 18 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
60th pct6,873 hours since new · 60th percentile of 15 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
64th pct6,873 engine hours · 64th percentile of 14 listings
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General
| Year | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION JET |
| Serial Number | 5250051 |
| Registration # | N505SJ |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,873.3 |
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Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 6,873.3 SNEW |
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Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 6,873.3 |
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Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Avidyne IFD 540 Navigator WAAS (#1 NAV/COM) — LPV coupled, ADS-B in/out, coupled to Honeywell SPZ Autopilot Integrated Flight Guidance System Mid-Continent Standby ILS/GPS Indicator — LPV capable, hand flown or autopilot vert speed; couples to autopilot for lateral guidance (non-coupled) Garmin GNC 255 (#2 NAV/COM) Bendix King HSI — Right Side Bendix King VOR/GS — Left Side RMI — Dual Function (VOR/NDB 2&2) Dual DME Two (2) Digital Altimeters One Standby Altimeter Radar Altimeter Full Size ADI — Right Side Honeywell EADI & EHSI Standard AOA — Left Side & Glareshield Mounted AOA Digitizer BFG Stormscope / Traffic TCAS Bendix King RDS 81 Color WX Radar |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | LED Wingtip Position/Strobe Conversion STC Standby Horizon |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | DOC 10 Completed — November 2025 at Dean Aircraft Services Meridian MS Standby Horizon — Recent Battery Replaced |
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Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | TAP Blue |
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Jet 525
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation Jet 525 (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $182,880 | $297,180 |
| Fixed | $359,132 | $359,132 |
| Variable | $440,480 | $715,780 |
| Total / hour | $3,998 | $3,307 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,100 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 330 kts · 380 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 5 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 9" × 4' 9" × 11' 0" |
| Interior volume | 255 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 4000 ft / 2900 ft |
About this plane
The Cessna Citation Jet 525 has a variable operating cost of $1,960 per hour. It provides a range of 725 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 368 knots (423 mph), with an average fuel burn of 127 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation Jet 525 measures 4'9" high, 4'9" wide, and 11'0" long, offering 255 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 5 passengers, the comfortable and efficient layout makes it an excellent option for regional travel. Requiring 4,000 feet for takeoff and 2,900 feet for landing, the Citation Jet 525 is ideal for short-runway operations while delivering strong overall performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation Jet 525's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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