1979 Cessna Citation I
Very Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Stormscope - Garmin GPS 500 (WAAS) - KMD 850 MFD - TAS - EGPWS - Satellite WX - Radar - Sat Phone - RVSM jetAVIVA is proud to present N505CF, a nicely equipped Citation ISP featuring Collins ProLine Avionics, 8 place interior, Freon AC, Lead Acid Battery and great cosmetics. Aircraft is based and hangared in South Dakota, USA. Airframe: 1979 Airframe 7,700 Hours TTAF / 8,180 Landings Enrolled in CESCOM Maintenance Tracking Equipment: Thrust Reversers Freon Air Conditioning Anti-Skid/Power Brakes Lead Acid Battery 65 cu.ft. Oxygen Bottle Rosen Sun Visors
Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A (2) LH Engine: 1,762 SMOH (Dallas Airmotive) - Fresh hot section completed 04/2015 RH Engine: 2,762 SMOH (Dallas Airmotive) New turbine blades (both engines) - 2007 TBO: 3,500 hours
Interior
Eight place interior (6 passenger + pilot & co-pilot) completed in grey leather includes aft four place club featuring dual executive writing tables, rear belted seat with removable lav, and forward right hand seat, opposite complete refreshment center
Exterior
White base with Black & Platinum Stripes
Modifications / STCs
• Thrust Reversers Freon Air Conditioning Anti-Skid/Power Brakes Lead Acid Battery 65 cu.ft. Oxygen Bottle Rosen Sun Visors
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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jetAVIVA
jetaviva.com
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SD | Apr 03, 2026 | 108 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna Citation I
This 1979 Cessna Citation I (N505CF) is a 7-seat very light jet with 7,700 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 7,700 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 N505CF.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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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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