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1999 CESSNA CITATION EXCEL

🕒 Listed 7 weeks ago
$3,495,000
fyiEstimate $3,570,000–$3,660,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Cessna CITATION EXCEL listings ($3,495,000), then adjusts for:

  • ADS-B (40% of comps) +1.6%
  • Market supply: 22 for sale of 585 FAA-registered +1.9%

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

1999
7,768 hrs
N87WU ✈ Flight Tracking
Oct 14, 2026 (5 days ago)
560-5039
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2
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📍 Columbus, Ohio
Barristair Lc LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Beaumont, TX

Overview

Make / ModelCessna CITATION EXCEL
TypeJet
Airframe time7,768 hrs
Engine time7,705.9
Avionics / GPS / datalinkGARMIN GTN 750
ADS-BYes
AirworthyYes
ADS-B

Description

QS Partners is pleased to share our Citation Excel. This aircraft is based in Texas and comes with the following highlights: One corporate owner since new Dual GTN-750 upgrade Garmin Flight Stream 510 ADS-B compliant LPV capable Maintained under Cessna MSG-3 program ProParts enrolled

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.

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Digital autopilot (Garmin GFC 600 / S-TEC 3100)

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.

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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 EXCEL lands versus other Cessna CITATION EXCEL listings on fyiAero.

Price

99th pct
$1.5M$3.5MThis aircraft · $3.5M

$3.5M · 99th percentile of 5 listings

Airframe time

38th pct
4,17917,395This aircraft · 7,768

7,768 hours total (TTAF) · 38th percentile of 16 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

58th pct
1,70017,054This aircraft · 7,705

7,705 engine hours · 58th percentile of 12 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

58th pct
1,70017,054This aircraft · 7,738

7,738 engine hours · 58th percentile of 12 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

Year1999
ManufacturerCESSNA
ModelCITATION EXCEL
Serial Number560-5039
Registration #N87WU
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time7,768

Engine 1

Engine 1 Time7,705.9
Engine 1 On ConditionYes

Engine 2

Engine 2 Time7,738.9

Avionics

ADS-B EquippedYes

Interior

Year Interior2019

Exterior

Year Painted2019

Inspection Status

AirworthyYes

Engine Program

Engine Maintenance ProgramPowerAdvantage

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Excel

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

$1,800,378annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$3,674variable cost / hour
$8.41cost per nm
235.0gph fuel burn
$3,268,889avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $3,570,000–$3,660,500

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$338,400$549,900
Fixed$606,328$606,328
Variable$734,800$1,194,050
Total / hour$6,706$5,540

Performance & dimensions

Range1,900 nm
Cruise speed392 kts · 451 mph
Seating2 crew + 8 passengers
Cabin H × W × L5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 6"
Interior volume580 ft³
Takeoff / landing4000 ft / 3300 ft

About this plane

The Cessna Citation Excel has a variable operating cost of $3,266 per hour. It provides a range of 1,500 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 437 knots (503 mph), with an average fuel burn of 237 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation Excel measures 5'8" high, 5'6" wide, and 18'6" long, offering 580 cubic feet of interior space. Designed for up to 9 passengers, the comfortable and spacious interior delivers a premium travel experience for business or leisure. Requiring 4,000 feet for takeoff and 3,300 feet for landing, the Citation Excel is ideal for accessing shorter runways while maintaining excellent cruise performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation Excel's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.

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