1972 Cessna Citation I
Very Light Jet
Aircraft Details
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1972 CESSNA CITATION 500 For Sale in San Diego, California MAKE OFFER NOW! Ultra rare Eagle Modified Citation 500, Bendix EFIS 10, King KFC325 Digital Autopilot, RVSM, Freon AC, Priced Slashed Again!
Engine
Engine 1 Maintenance Program
Interior
4 Place Club Seating with one barrel type seat across from door, aft lav, forward refreshment center
Exterior
Overhaul vestal white with gold and medium brown stripes
Modifications / STCs
• Eagle wing mod with Long Wing - 800 pounds additional Fuel plus improved Take-off & landing Performance, Freon Air, Glareshield Mod, Radome Mod, Freon Air, EFIS 10 with King KFC225 Digital Autopilot, RVSM. Price slashed to $389,000.!
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Aviation Unlimited
controller.com
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Price on request
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San Diego, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 123 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna Citation I
This 1972 Cessna Citation I (N397SC) is a 7-seat very light jet with 9,600 hours on the airframe. There are currently 34 Citation I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $330,000 to $1,595,000.
The Citation I cruises at 350 kts (648 km/h) with a range of 1,500 nm (2,778 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 41,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 110 GPH (416 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $605/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $1,400/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $180,000. With 9,600 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 3 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Cessna Citation I — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N397SC.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna Citation
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525 (CitationJet 1) Airplanes
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