1 / 23 · 🔍 click to zoom
1998 CESSNA CITATION JET
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna CITATION JET listings ($1,475,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Engine time +804 hr vs comps -3.2%
- Garmin GTN 750 (56% of comps) +3.8%
- ADS-B (78% of comps) +0.6%
- Market supply: 22 for sale of 439 FAA-registered +0.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION JET |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 6,813 hrs |
| Engine time | 6,827.1 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 33ES |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GDL 69A |
| Avionics / Autopilot | SPZ-5000 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | EGPWS, TAWS, KGP-560 |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | Skywatch |
| Avionics / DME | KN-63 |
| Annual | April 2024 |
Description
This 1998 Cessna Citation Jet (SN: 525-0276, N187MC) is powered by Williams FJ44-1A engines enrolled on TAP Blue and equipped with an SPZ-5000 Integrated Flight Guidance System, dual Garmin GTN 750 WAAS/LPV GPS units, dual Garmin GTX-33ES ADS-B transponders, Garmin GDL-69A XM weather receiver, Garmin FlightStream 210, ART-2000 weather radar, BFG Skywatch 497 traffic system, Honeywell KGP-560 EGPWS/TAWS, KRA-405B radio altimeter, Bendix King KN-63 DME, and WX-1000 StormScope. The aircraft also features USB ports in the cabin, a new interior completed in June 2021, and new exterior paint completed by West Star Aviation in May 2021.
Modifications
USB ports 2 each in cabin
Avionics
Pilot EFIS - SPZ-5000 Integrated Flight Guidance System RVSM 2 ADDU/ADC Honeywell AM-250 2 Garmin GTN 750’s JET Tech STC SA01755WI (LPV) ATC Transponder/ ADS-B 2 Garmin GTX-33ES Garmin GDL-69A XM receiver WX Weather Garmin Flight Stream 210 Radar ART-2000 Traffic/TAS BFG Sky 497 Skywatch EGPWS / TAWS Honeywell KGP-560 Radio Altimeter KRA-405B DME Bendix King KN-63 StormScope WX-1000
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)
Checking FAA service difficulty reports…
Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
Checking airworthiness directives…
How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CITATION JET lands versus other Cessna CITATION JET listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$1.9M · 99th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
57th pct6,813 hours total (TTAF) · 57th percentile of 21 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
61st pct6,827 hours since new · 61st percentile of 18 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
61st pct6,772 hours since new · 61st percentile of 18 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 | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION JET |
| Serial Number | 525-0276 |
| Registration # | N187MC |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,813.9 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | WILLIAMS FJ44-1A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 1561 |
| Engine 1 Time | 6,827.1 SNEW |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | WILLIAMS FJ44-1A |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 1560 |
| Engine 2 Time | 6,772.7 SNEW |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Pilot EFIS - SPZ-5000 Integrated Flight Guidance System RVSM 2 ADDU/ADC Honeywell AM-250 2 Garmin GTN 750’s JET Tech STC SA01755WI (LPV) ATC Transponder/ ADS-B 2 Garmin GTX-33ES Garmin GDL-69A XM receiver WX Weather Garmin Flight Stream 210 Radar ART-2000 Traffic/TAS BFG Sky 497 Skywatch EGPWS / TAWS Honeywell KGP-560 Radio Altimeter KRA-405B DME Bendix King KN-63 StormScope WX-1000 |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | USB ports 2 each in cabin |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2021 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2021 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Doc 10 C/W April 2024 LH Engine - Williams Check 5 C/W October 2025 at 6729.4 RH Engine - Williams Check 5 C/W October 2025 at 6675.0 |
|---|
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | TAP Blue |
|---|
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 | $203,350 | $203,350 |
| Variable | $440,480 | $715,780 |
| Total / hour | $3,219 | $2,828 |
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.
Range from base
Still-air range ring — type an aircraft to change it. Compare aircraft on the Range tool ›
Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N187MC. More flight tracking ›
