1979 Cessna Citation I
Very Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
RVSM ADS-B In and Out SPZ-500 IFCS Collins VHF-20A COMS Collins VIR-30A NAVS Collins DME-40 Garmin 500 WAAS with TAWS and GPSS Roll Steering Avidyne EX-500 Garmin 345R Transponder Garmin 335R Transponder Avidyne TAS620 Active Traffic IS&S Air Data Computer with Wind Vector BendixKing RDR-2000 Vertical Profile Radar Keith Alternate Gear Horn Switch
Description
Do you dream of showing up on the ramp "in style" and having the red carpet rolled out to your jet, but you don't think you can do it on your budget? For a purchase price less than the cost of a later model Cessna 182 and cruising at 345 knots to boot, this single-pilot certified Citation I SP is the ticket! With the rising cost of engine programs, this I SP has lots of engine time left to burn without the annual expense of a program. Buy it and fly it. With recent Phase 1-4 inspections and ample time left on a Phase 5, this ship would be a great way to carry the kids around to all your favorite destinations this summer. Airframe: 1979 Airframe 6,655 TTSN 6,053 Landings
Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1A E1: 7,957 / 1,948 TT left until major overhaul E2: 8,868 / 1,639 TT left until major overhaul
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WA | 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 (N501PJ) is a 7-seat very light jet with 7,957 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 7,957 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 N501PJ.
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
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The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525 (CitationJet 1) Airplanes
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