1978 Cessna Citation II for sale

1978 Cessna Citation II

Light Jet

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Location Statesville, NC
Total Time 10,113 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,852 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 501-0285
Reg # N13ST
Engine PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-4B
Cruise 345 kts (639 km/h)
ICAO Type C550
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Dual Garmin GTN-750Xi Nav/Com/GPS Garmin GI275 Standy By Garmin Digital Audio Panel JetTech Glare Shield Mod Shadin ADC-2000 Fuel and Air Data Computer Flight Stream 510 Garmin GDL 69 XM Weather King RDR-2000 Digital Weather Radar Honeywell Altitude Pre-Select Overhauled EL Panels

Description

1978 CESSNA CITATION ISP For Sale in Statesville, North Carolina Extremely Nice and Clean Citation 501. 6 Place Cabin with Seating for 8, Including Crew. Upgraded Garmin Avionics, with King Digital Weather Radar and Digital Garmin Standby Instruments. Recent Phase 1-4, Recent Hot Sections. On Traxxall. Call Kevin Inman today for more information including full specs and status. This Aircraft Shows Very Well. Trades Considered.

Engine

Engine 1 Maintenance Program

Interior

Executive Cabin Seating for 6 + 2 Crew. Neutral Tan & Beige Leather, Very Good Condition.

Exterior

Upper White, with Black Bottom Complimented by Sweeping Black and Gold Accents. Very Good Condition. Always Hangared.

Inspection

On Cessna LUMP I-!V C/W October 2025 Phase I-V due October 2028

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About This Cessna Citation II

This 1978 Cessna Citation II (N13ST) is a 10-seat light jet with 10,113 hours on the airframe. There are currently 65 Citation II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $349,500 to $2,649,000.

The Citation II cruises at 345 kts (639 km/h) with a range of 1,600 nm (2,963 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 43,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 125 GPH (473 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $688/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $2,200/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $200,000. With 10,113 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (4,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 10,113 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (4,500 hrs)
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Cessna Citation II — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
345 kts (639 km/h)
Max Speed
375 kts (694 km/h)
Range
1,600 nm (2,963 km)
Ceiling
43,000 ft (13,106 m)
Max Weight
13,300 lbs (6,033 kg)
Useful Load
4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
Fuel Capacity
470 gal (1779 L)
Fuel Burn
125 GPH (473 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
4,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA Citation II

Fuel Burn
125.0 GPH
~$812/hr
Variable Cost
$2,200/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$200,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$350,000
every 4,500 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N13ST.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Statesville, NC

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

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Safety Record

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