1978 Cessna Citation I
Very Light Jet
Aircraft Details
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Dual Garmin G600 Flight Displays w/ Synthetic Vision Dual Garmin GNS 530W NAV/COMS (WAAS Enabled) Dual Garmin GTX-330 Mode S Transponders Garmin GDL69A Data Link PS Engineering PMA 8000BT Audio Panel Panel Mounted Garmin 696 (Co-Pilot Side) 406 Mhz ELT Radar Altimeter ADS-B TAWS Equipped & Certified Trilogy Emergency Back-Up Unit Pilot & Co-Pilot Bose powered "lemo" plugs function runOnFormSubmit_sf3z58ceae17370c03f0bdfbab4ffdc544516f0c6308d5e95c05349f2ea0c0d2c729(th){ /*Before submit
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jetAVIVA is proud to present N791JF, a 1978 Citation ISP with Stallion Conversion completed in 2012. Upgraded avionics, along with new paint & interior give this Citation a modern feel, while the Williams powered FJ44 engines provide excellent performance. You can plan for cruise speeds of 375+ kts, 1300+nm range and a fuel flow less than 800 pph at FL430. Airframe: 1978 Airframe 6750 Hours TTAF Useful load: 1500lbs w/full fuel Enrolled on SierraCom Maintenance Tracking Features: Certified FL430 STC 12,500 T.O.W. Aft Baggage STC Keith A/C STC Jet Tech Rear Bench Seat STC Jet Tech Glare Shield Mod RVSM Certified Inspection: Inspection Status Phase I-IV Inspections completed 12/2014 Phase V Inspection completed 12/2015 New Lead Acid Battery installed 12/2014
Engine
Williams FJ44-2A TBO: 3,500 hours 2165 Hours Since New (330 SHSI) Stallion Conversion Completed in 2012
Interior
New Interior Fall of 2011 Seats 8 comfortably Includes interchangeable front entry seat to replace double barrel seat with single seat Forward refreshment center with hot pot
Exterior
New Paint Fall of 2011
Inspection
Inspection Status Phase I-IV Inspections completed 12/2014 Phase V Inspection completed 12/2015 New Lead Acid Battery installed 12/2014
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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jetAVIVA
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Mesa, AZ | Apr 03, 2026 | 108 days | Active |
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About This Cessna Citation I
This 1978 Cessna Citation I (N791JF) is a 7-seat very light jet with 2,165 hours on the airframe. There are currently 35 Citation I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $330,000 to $1,313,990.
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 2,165 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,335 hours remaining to engine TBO .
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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N791JF.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna Citation
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The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525 (CitationJet 1) Airplanes
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