1979 Cessna Citation II
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Nice 1979 Citation II All inspections current Fair paint 6/10 Good interior 8/10 Aft baggage mod with ski tube Good glass Aft divan Good galley, forward flushing potty Avionics, all Garmin Jet Tech STC Dual Garmin 700 TXi PFD & MFD Dual Garmin 750xi's Garmin 75 weather radar ADSB in and out Garmin RVSM Flight Stream 510 Engine covers
Interior
Aft Divan, cream color leather seats Good interior: 8/10
Exterior
Fair Paint: 6/10
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
James Barnett
controller.com
|
$800,000
|
Deland, FL | Apr 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna Citation II
This 1979 Cessna Citation II (N551BC) is a 10-seat light jet with 9,045 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. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $800,000.
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 9,045 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
FAA registration data pending for N551BC.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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