1979 Cessna Citation I
Very Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Well maintained Sierra modified Eagle II, FJ44-2A Engines. Current owner has owned for over 10 years and is looking for a partner in the Edmonton, Alberta area or an outright sale. The airplane is on the best engine programs available- Williams, "Tap Blue". Several desirable mods such as EROS oxygen masks, ADSB in/out, WAAS, RVSM, nose cargo door, LED landing lights, Eagle wing fuel capacity increase, gross weight increase, and the most valuable- FJ44-2A engines. These engines modernize this plane and out perform the previous Pratts making it a completely different airplane that is more on par with the newer CJ series aircraft. Performance as good as 650-700 lbs per hour at FL430 and regularly cruising in the 40's, above the weather and turbulence that the older Citation would have cruised at. Excellent overall value in this aircraft for the price. This plane has been based in Canada for the last 20 years but was American all prior to coming up to Canada including Engine mod was done in US, under US registration so import shouldn't be an issue. Paint and interior have been kept up and show well.
Interior
have been kept up and show well.
Exterior
and interior have been kept up and show well.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Right Jets
trade-a-plane.com
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$1,000,000
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Edmonton, AB, Canada | Mar 20, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna Citation I
This 1979 Cessna Citation I (C-FBDQ) is a 7-seat very light jet with 8,775 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. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $1,000,000.
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 8,775 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
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This aircraft (C-FBDQ) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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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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