1979 Cessna Citation II
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
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Description
Absolute Aviation, Hangar 1, Lanseria International AirportLanseria, South Africa, 1748All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice Airframe Landings: 8,887 Engines Loc. Make Model TSN CSN TSOH TBO L Pratt Whitney JT15D-1A 5832 6682 2357 3500 R 9521 8596 1429 3500
Engine
Pratt Whitney JT15D-1A
Interior
No. of Passengers: 1+8Includes a 3 Place Aft BenchAdditional Seat Currently Removed (included in purchase)Grey Leather Seats with Royal Blue TrimmingInterior Refurbished in 2024
Exterior
Overall White w/ Midnight Blue Gold AccentsNew Paint Done in 2024
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About This Cessna Citation II
This 1979 Cessna Citation II is a 10-seat light jet with 9,707 hours on the airframe. There are currently 75 Citation II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $273,750 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 $350,000. With 9,707 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.
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Cessna Citation II — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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