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1998 CESSNA CITATION VII
Starts from the median asking price of 109 comparable Cessna Jet listings ($2,250,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time +3,564 hr vs comps -7.1%
- Engine time +4,982 hr vs comps -19.9%
- No ADS-B (59% of comps have one) -1.5%
- Market supply: 23 for sale of 202 FAA-registered -4.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION VII |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 9,632 hrs |
| Engine time | 9,032 SNEW |
| Avionics / Autopilot | SPZ-8000 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | Primus 880 |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS II |
Description
On MSP Gold, Honeywell SPZ-8000 Avionics, Executive Seven (7) passenger configuration Documents: - N87SN Specs.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11035548693&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=OzQ7Q19JoxKXVnXd1vUPxs1jHaVcT13w%2b1JYRF1MPZJl83QBH17bLaONVhZ2TW5OCII6uyCkN5Y%3d
Avionics
(Honeywell SPZ-8000 Avionics Suite): Dual Honeywell SPZ-8000 IFCS 5-Tube Honeywell SPZ-8000 EFIS Dual Honeywell DFZ-800 Flight Director Dual GNS-XL FMS Dual Honeywell RCZ-851 (w 8.33 spacing) COMMS Dual Collins VIR-32 (w FM Immunity) NAVS Dual Honeywell XS-852 (Mode S) Transponders Dual Honeywell RNU-855 XM Weather Honeywell Primus 880 Weather Radar Honeywell TPU-67A TCAS II (w Change 7) Dual Honeywell ADF Dual Honeywell DMEs Dual Honeywell LASERF II Honeywell KFH-950 w/Coltech CSD-714 SELCAL Artex ME406-2 ELT Fairchild F1000 FDR
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.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CITATION VII lands versus other Cessna CITATION VII listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
77th pct9,632 hours total (TTAF) · 77th percentile of 13 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
77th pct9,032 hours since new · 77th percentile of 13 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
92nd pct9,032 hours since new · 92nd 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.
Documents
General
| Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION VII |
| Serial Number | 650-7089 |
| Registration # | N87SN |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 9,632 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 7,839 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | HONEYWELL TFE731-4R-2S |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 9,032 SNEW |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | HONEYWELL TFE731-4R-2S |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 9,032 SNEW |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | (Honeywell SPZ-8000 Avionics Suite): Dual Honeywell SPZ-8000 IFCS 5-Tube Honeywell SPZ-8000 EFIS Dual Honeywell DFZ-800 Flight Director Dual GNS-XL FMS Dual Honeywell RCZ-851 (w 8.33 spacing) COMMS Dual Collins VIR-32 (w FM Immunity) NAVS Dual Honeywell XS-852 (Mode S) Transponders Dual Honeywell RNU-855 XM Weather Honeywell Primus 880 Weather Radar Honeywell TPU-67A TCAS II (w Change 7) Dual Honeywell ADF Dual Honeywell DMEs Dual Honeywell LASERF II Honeywell KFH-950 w/Coltech CSD-714 SELCAL Artex ME406-2 ELT Fairchild F1000 FDR |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2021 |
|---|
Brochure
| Brochure | N87SN Specs.pdf |
|---|
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | MSP Gold |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Vii
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation Vii (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $393,120 | $638,820 |
| Fixed | $602,424 | $602,424 |
| Variable | $905,720 | $1,471,795 |
| Total / hour | $7,541 | $6,382 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,800 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 423 kts · 487 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 8 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 4" |
| Interior volume | 577 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 5100 ft / 3100 ft |
About this plane
The Cessna Citation VII has a variable operating cost of $3,784 per hour. It provides a range of 1,700 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 452 knots (520 mph), with an average fuel burn of 273 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation VII measures 5'8" high, 5'6" wide, and 18'4" long, offering 577 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 9 passengers, the luxurious and spacious layout is ideal for both business and leisure travel. Requiring 5,100 feet for takeoff and 3,100 feet for landing, the Citation VII is well-suited for medium-range missions while maintaining excellent cruise speeds. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation VII's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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