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2004 CESSNA CITATION ENCORE
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable Cessna CITATION ENCORE listings ($3,100,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time +2,131 hr vs comps -4.3%
- Engine time +3,480 hr vs comps -13.9%
- ADS-B (50% of comps) +1.3%
- Market supply: 70 for sale of 596 FAA-registered -4.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION ENCORE |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 7,583 hrs |
| Engine time | 7,452.9 SNEW |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX 3000 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GTN 750, Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | Primus 660 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | Mark VIII, EGPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS II |
| Avionics / Flight management (FMS) | Universal UNS |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL-69A |
Description
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Paint and Interior Completed January 2023 by Elliot. • L3 Avance GoGo Biz WiFi (w/Panel Mounted On/Off Annun.) installed by Elliott January 2023. • Garmin GTN-750/GTN-650 installed by Columbia Avionics. • Garmin Flight stream 510 & True-Blue Instrument Mounted Dual USB Installation.
Modifications
Locking Fuel Caps Nose Baggage Carpet Installation Overwater Life Vests Bose Headphone Jacks Tracking Cockpit Sunvisor Installation Cockpit Speaker Mute Switch
Avionics
Honeywell Primus 1000 Avionics System Dual 8” x 7” Primary Flight Displays Single 8”x7” Multi-Function Display Dual Honeywell Comms Dual Honeywell Navs Garmin GTN-750/GTN-650 Dual Garmin GTX-3000 Transponders Garmin GDL-69A Weather/DataLink Unit WAAS/ADS-B Out Dual Honeywell DME Honeywell RT-300 Radio Altimeter Honeywell TPU-67A TCAS II Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS Honeywell Primus 660 Weather Radar Safeflight N1 Computer Universal UNS-1Esp FMS with GPS ELT L3 FA-2100 CVR Garmin Flightstream 510 GoGo L3 Avance WiFi Core System True Blue Instrument Mounted Dual USB Charger
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)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CITATION ENCORE lands versus other Cessna CITATION ENCORE listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
62nd pct7,583 hours total (TTAF) · 62nd percentile of 13 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
83rd pct7,452 hours since new · 83rd percentile of 12 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
83rd pct7,447 hours since new · 83rd 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 | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION ENCORE |
| Serial Number | 560-0656 |
| Registration # | N856AC |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,583.8 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 7,452.9 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Cycles | 5,844 |
| Hot Section Time 1 | 44.2 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 7,447.7 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Cycles | 5,790 |
| Hot Section Time 2 | 0 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Honeywell Primus 1000 Avionics System Dual 8” x 7” Primary Flight Displays Single 8”x7” Multi-Function Display Dual Honeywell Comms Dual Honeywell Navs Garmin GTN-750/GTN-650 Dual Garmin GTX-3000 Transponders Garmin GDL-69A Weather/DataLink Unit WAAS/ADS-B Out Dual Honeywell DME Honeywell RT-300 Radio Altimeter Honeywell TPU-67A TCAS II Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS Honeywell Primus 660 Weather Radar Safeflight N1 Computer Universal UNS-1Esp FMS with GPS ELT L3 FA-2100 CVR Garmin Flightstream 510 GoGo L3 Avance WiFi Core System True Blue Instrument Mounted Dual USB Charger |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Wifi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Locking Fuel Caps Nose Baggage Carpet Installation Overwater Life Vests Bose Headphone Jacks Tracking Cockpit Sunvisor Installation Cockpit Speaker Mute Switch |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2023 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2023 |
|---|
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | None |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Encore
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation Encore (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $279,360 | $453,960 |
| Fixed | $507,132 | $507,132 |
| Variable | $666,160 | $1,082,510 |
| Total / hour | $5,866 | $4,891 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,700 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 395 kts · 455 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 7 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 9" × 4' 9" × 17' 3" |
| Interior volume | 398 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 3900 ft / 2800 ft |
About this plane
The Cessna Citation Encore has a variable operating cost of $2,971 per hour. It provides a range of 1,400 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 430 knots (495 mph), with an average fuel burn of 194 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation Encore measures 4'9" high, 4'9" wide, and 17'3" long, offering 398 cubic feet of interior space. Designed for up to 7-8 passengers, the comfortable and functional interior provides a refined travel experience for both business and regional missions. Requiring 3,900 feet for takeoff and 2,800 feet for landing, the Citation Encore is well-suited for short-runway operations while delivering strong cruise performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation Encore's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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