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2008 CESSNA CITATION ENCORE+

🕒 Listed 11 days ago
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fyiEstimate $3,809,500–$3,906,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable Cessna CITATION ENCORE+ listings ($3,100,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year +6 vs comparable listings +9.0%
  • Airframe time -114 hr vs comps +0.2%
  • Engine time -3,850 hr vs comps +15.4%
  • No ADS-B (50% of comps have one) -1.3%

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2008
5,338 hrs
N1966J ✈ Flight Tracking
Oct 15, 2026 (4 days ago)
560-0802
PRATT & WHITNEY PW535B
2
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★ 5.0 (15 Google reviews)

Overview

Make / ModelCessna CITATION ENCORE+
TypeJet
Airframe time5,338 hrs
Engine time118 SMOH
Avionics / TransponderKing TDR-94D
Avionics / Terrain / EGPWSTAWS, EGPWS
Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS)TCAS-
Avionics / Datalink weatherSiriusXM
Annual06/24/2025
InspectionPhase

Recommended avionics upgrades

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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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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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 ENCORE+ lands versus other Cessna CITATION ENCORE+ listings on fyiAero.

Airframe time

50th pct
2,4479,857This aircraft · 5,338

5,338 hours total (TTAF) · 50th percentile of 6 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

20th pct
1189,465This aircraft · 118

118 hours since major overhaul · 20th percentile of 5 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

20th pct
1188,713This aircraft · 118

118 hours since major overhaul · 20th percentile of 5 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

Year2008
ManufacturerCESSNA
ModelCITATION ENCORE+
Serial Number560-0802
Registration #N1966J
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time5,338

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY PW535B
Engine 1 Time118 SMOH
Engine 1 Cycles3,010

Engine 2

Engine 2 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY PW535B
Engine 2 Time118 SMOH
Engine 2 Cycles3,040

Avionics

Avionics/Radios- Collins Pro Line 21 - Collins TCAS-4000 TCAS II - Collins GPS 4000A - Garmin GNS-500 - TDR-94D Transponders (Mode S Diversity) - ELT C406-N - XMWR-1000 SiriusXM Weather Receiver - TAWS Mark V (EGPWS) w/Windshear - L3 Secondary Flight Display - FA2100 CVR - TWR-850 Radar Turbulence Doppler - WX1000 Stormscope

Additional Equipment

Additional Equipment- Belted Lavatory Seat - AvVisor Plus Forward Cabin Information Display - Aft External Baggage - Forward Nose Baggage - Concorde Lead Acid Battery - R134A Air Conditioning - Crane Aerospace & Electronics Tire Sensor STC (Remote Tire Pressure Monitoring) - ST 3100 Iridium Telephone System - AirCell

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusPhase 1-5 by West Star 5,229 Hours - 06/24/2025 Overhauls By Pratt & Whitney

Engine Program

Engine Maintenance ProgramNone

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Encore

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

$1,589,642annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$3,331variable cost / hour
$7.75cost per nm
194.0gph fuel burn
$3,294,774avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $3,809,500–$3,906,000

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$279,360$453,960
Fixed$507,132$507,132
Variable$666,160$1,082,510
Total / hour$5,866$4,891

Performance & dimensions

Range1,700 nm
Cruise speed395 kts · 455 mph
Seating2 crew + 7 passengers
Cabin H × W × L4' 9" × 4' 9" × 17' 3"
Interior volume398 ft³
Takeoff / landing3900 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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