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1996 Cessna CitationJet

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fyiEstimate $1,354,500–$1,389,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna CitationJet listings ($1,299,000), then adjusts for:

  • Garmin GTN 750 (67% of comps) +2.9%
  • Autopilot (56% of comps) +6.4%
  • No ADS-B (100% of comps have one) -2.6%
  • Market supply: 31 for sale of 439 FAA-registered -0.9%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1996
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N54HC ✈ Flight Tracking
Sep 15, 2026 (34 days ago)
525-0157
FJ44-1A
2
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Three Bears Aviation LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelCessna CitationJet
TypeJet
Airframe time—
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 750
Avionics / TransponderGARMIN GTX335
Avionics / AutopilotSPZ-5000
Avionics / Weather radarRDR-2000
Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS)TCAS-I
Avionics / ADFKR-87
Avionics / Datalink weatherGDL-69
Garmin GPS Autopilot RVSM

Description

US based since new. Winglets installed Jan. 2025. Garmin GTN 750 Panel. Full engine programs. No Known Damage History

Modifications

Back Loading aircraft photo 5 Photos Price on request 1996 Cessna CitationJet S/N: 525-0157 R/N: N54HC 4,784 Total Hours Arkansas, United States Compare Email to Friend Date Listed: Apr 15, 2025 Seller Paragraph Seller CFS Jets Location Cornelius, NC, US US based since new Winglets installed Jan. 2025 Garmin GTN 750 Panel Full engine programs No Known Damage History Airframe & Power Systems Information Total Hours 4,784 Total Hours Landings 3,626 Engines Engine Program: Enrolled on TAP Blue Loc. Model TSN CSN L FJ44-1A 4,778 3,624 R 4,783 3,630 Maintenance & Condition Damage History: No Avionics Honeywell 2-tube EFIS Honeywell SPZ-5000 IFCS Autopilot King KR-87 ADF Dual Garmin GTN 750 COMM / NAV Dual Garmin GTN 750 GPS Garmin GTX-335 / 345 Transponders Garmin Flight Stream w/ Bluetooth TCAS-I Bendix / King RDR-2000 Weather Radar Garmin GDL-69 XM Weather Safe Flight AOA Indexer WAAS 406-110 ELT Shadin Air Data Computer Additional Equipment RVSM Compliant Freon Air Conditioning Tamarack Winglets Jeppesen Chartview Interior Good Condition (2020 West Star refurbish) Executive six (6) passenger interior features a (1) forward side-facing seat, four-place (4) club, and an (1) aft belted lavatory. Interior colors include Dark Brown wood finish, Light Brown leather seats, and Tan sidewalls, carpet, and headliner. Exterior Good Condition Paint shows polished Gray upper fuselage with Balboa Blue lower fuselage and deep Red accent stripes. Contact Information Contact: Hugh Chatham Tel: 704-359-0007 Fax: 704-359-0406 17039 Kenton Drive Cornelius, NC 28031 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice An Important Note About Buying An Aircraft Aircraft Shopper Online takes internet fraud very seriously. Before completing any transaction, please review our fraud prevention guidelines to protect yourself. Read our Fraud Alert → Report This Ad Listed By CFS Jets Location Cornelius, NC, US Website Visit website Contact the seller for availability and additional aircraft information. Contact Seller More listings from CFS Jets Finance Calculator Enter the advertised purchase price in the full calculator to estimate financing. View Detailed Calculator Get Pre-Approved For illustrative purposes only. Actual rates and terms may vary.

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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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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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Jet 525

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation Jet 525 (not this specific airframe).

$1,074,912annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$2,202variable cost / hour
$5.98cost per nm
127.0gph fuel burn
$1,536,245avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $1,354,500–$1,389,000

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$182,880$297,180
Fixed$359,132$359,132
Variable$440,480$715,780
Total / hour$3,998$3,307

Performance & dimensions

Range1,100 nm
Cruise speed330 kts · 380 mph
Seating2 crew + 5 passengers
Cabin H × W × L4' 9" × 4' 9" × 11' 0"
Interior volume255 ft³
Takeoff / landing4000 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.

Previous listing for N54HC

Previous listing photo of N54HC

1996 CESSNA CITATION JET

Airframe
5,170 hrs
Engine
5,164 hrs
View previous listing ↗ · last seen Oct 2026

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