1976 Cessna Citation I for sale

1976 Cessna Citation I

Very Light Jet

FOR SALE
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Location BM
Total Time 10,000 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,649 hrs
Seats 7
Serial # 500-0318
Reg # VP-COM
Engine PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-1A
Cruise 350 kts (648 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 3 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

1X GNS 530AW 1X GNS 430AW 2X GTX 330D 1X Collins DME 40 1x Honeywell AA215 Rad Alt 1x Garmin GWX 68 & GM 200 MFD 1x Collins DF 206 ADF 2x HSI 2x RMI 2x C14D Compasses 1x SPZ-500 AP/FD 1x Garmin GMA 347

Description

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Engine

Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A TT: 9,805 / 9,876 Cycles: 8,116 / 8,640 TSOH: 2,649.17 / 2,715 Time Remaining: 851 / 785 Cycles Since OH: 8,640 / 1,625 OH: 17/04/1997 / 10/09/1996

Inspection

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About This Cessna Citation I

This 1976 Cessna Citation I (VP-COM) is a 7-seat very light jet with 10,000 hours on the airframe. There are currently 36 Citation I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $330,000 to $1,318,705.

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 10,000 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 10,000 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Check 3 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $1,650 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna Citation I — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
7
Cruise Speed
350 kts (648 km/h)
Max Speed
371 kts (687 km/h)
Range
1,500 nm (2,778 km)
Ceiling
41,000 ft (12,497 m)
Max Weight
11,850 lbs (5,375 kg)
Useful Load
3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
Fuel Capacity
229 gal (867 L)
Fuel Burn
110 GPH (416 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA Citation I

Fuel Burn
110.0 GPH
~$715/hr
Variable Cost
$1,400/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$180,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$200,000
every 3,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA Citation I. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (VP-COM) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

BM

BM

Seller reported

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.

FR-03-26723

Cessna Model 750 Citation X Series Airplanes

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2001-02-13 2001-02-28

The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525 (CitationJet 1) Airplanes

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FR-98-20836 1998-08-24

Cessna Model 750 Citation X Series Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

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