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2002 CESSNA CITATION EXCEL
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Cessna CITATION EXCEL listings ($3,495,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time +7,261 hr vs comps -14.5%
- Engine time -4,596 hr vs comps +18.4%
- Autopilot (0% of comps) +14.3%
- 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.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION EXCEL |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 15,029 hrs |
| Engine time | 3,125 SMOH |
| Avionics / Weather radar | Primus 880 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | GPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS |
Description
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Modifications
– DL-950 Data Loader – Honeywell TCAS 2000 – APU – Right Hand Landing Gear Control – 2nd ADF Honeywell SRZ-850 Primus Radio – Artex 110-4 ELT
Avionics
– Honeywell Primus 1000 Integrated Avionics system & Autopilot with 3-tube 8x7” EFIS – Honeywell Primus II Radios with Dual Comm, Dual Nav, ADF, Dual DME, Dual Mode S Transponders – Single Honeywell FMS CD-820 Control Display Unit – Honeywell KHF-950 – Honeywell Primus 880 Color Radar – Allied Signal Enhanced GPWS – RVSM Capable
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 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 EXCEL lands versus other Cessna CITATION EXCEL listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $3.5M of 5 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
75th pct15,029 hours total (TTAF) · 75th percentile of 16 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
25th pct3,125 hours since major overhaul · 25th percentile of 12 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
25th pct3,125 hours since major overhaul · 25th 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
| Year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION EXCEL |
| Serial Number | 560-5290 |
| Registration # | N690TX |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 15,029.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 11,901 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 3,125 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Cycles | 11,642 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 3,125 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Cycles | 11,346 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | – Honeywell Primus 1000 Integrated Avionics system & Autopilot with 3-tube 8x7” EFIS – Honeywell Primus II Radios with Dual Comm, Dual Nav, ADF, Dual DME, Dual Mode S Transponders – Single Honeywell FMS CD-820 Control Display Unit – Honeywell KHF-950 – Honeywell Primus 880 Color Radar – Allied Signal Enhanced GPWS – RVSM Capable |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | – DL-950 Data Loader – Honeywell TCAS 2000 – APU – Right Hand Landing Gear Control – 2nd ADF Honeywell SRZ-850 Primus Radio – Artex 110-4 ELT |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | ME Inspection C/W 04/2026 Doc 6 Due: 10/2028 Doc 16 Due: 10/2030 |
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Auxiliary Power Unit
| APU | Yes |
|---|---|
| APU Time | 8,090.4 |
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | None |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Excel
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation Excel (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $338,400 | $549,900 |
| Fixed | $606,328 | $606,328 |
| Variable | $734,800 | $1,194,050 |
| Total / hour | $6,706 | $5,540 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,900 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 392 kts · 451 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 8 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 6" |
| Interior volume | 580 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 4000 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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