1997 CESSNA CITATION BRAVO
Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable Cessna CITATION BRAVO listings ($1,900,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Airframe time -972 hr vs comps +1.9%
- Engine time +79 hr vs comps -0.3%
- No ADS-B (53% of comps have one) -1.4%
- Market supply: 69 for sale of 501 FAA-registered -5.0%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION BRAVO |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 3,776 hrs |
| Engine time | 3,758 SNEW |
| Avionics / Transponder | Bendix KT 74 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | Primus 650 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | Mark VI, GPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | Skywatch |
| Avionics / ADF | KR87 |
| Avionics / DME | KN63 |
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.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CITATION BRAVO lands versus other Cessna CITATION BRAVO listings on fyiAero.
Price
24th pct$1.1M · 24th percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
17th pct3,776 hours total (TTAF) · 17th percentile of 29 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
42nd pct3,758 hours since new · 42nd percentile of 24 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
42nd pct3,758 hours since new · 42nd percentile of 24 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 | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION BRAVO |
| Serial Number | 821 |
| Registration # | N129LT |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,776 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 2,975 |
| Maintenance Tracking | CESCOM |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PW530A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | PCE-DA0046 |
| Engine 1 Time | 3,758 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 4000 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 2,958 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PW530A |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | PCE-DA0040 |
| Engine 2 Time | 3,758 SNEW |
| Engine 2 TBO | 4000 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 2,958 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Dual King KY196B COMM’s Honeywell Primus 650 Color Radar Dual King KN53 NAV’s BF Goodrich Skywatch Dual King KN63 DME’s Collins Alt. 55B Radar Altimeter Dual King KR87 ADF’s Mark VI GPWS Dual King KT74 -Txp Primus 1000 Flight Control System GNS-XLS Honeywell 3 tube EFIS Garmin 400 GPS |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Thrust Reversers 64 CU Ft Oxygen Freon Air-conditioning Dual Executive Tables Under-seat Storage Drawers Freeflight WiFi Module |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2010 |
|---|
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | None |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Bravo
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation Bravo (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $231,840 | $376,740 |
| Fixed | $492,784 | $492,784 |
| Variable | $585,640 | $951,665 |
| Total / hour | $5,392 | $4,444 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,700 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 345 kts · 397 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 7 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 8" × 4' 9" × 15' 9" |
| Interior volume | 355 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 4100 ft / 2900 ft |
About this plane
The Cessna Citation Bravo has a variable operating cost of $2,571 per hour. It provides a range of 1,300 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 409 knots (471 mph), with an average fuel burn of 161 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cessna Citation Bravo measures 4'8" high, 4'9" wide, and 15'9" long, offering 355 cubic feet of interior volume. With a comfortable and efficient layout, it accommodates up to 7-8 passengers, making it ideal for executive and regional travel. Requiring 4,100 feet for takeoff and 2,900 feet for landing, the Citation Bravo is well-suited for short-runway operations while maintaining strong performance at high altitudes. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation Bravo's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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