1979 Cessna Citation I
Very Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
• Sperry SPZ-500 5” Single Cue : Autopilot/FD • Collins ADF-60 : ADF • Dual Collins DME-40 : DME • Collins AA-215 : Radar Altimeter • King RDR-2000VP : Radar • RVSM Capable (currently certified) • Fairchild GA-100 : CVR • Artex C-406-2 : ELT • L3 Skywatch HP : Traffic • King KGP-560 : Terrain • Standby A/H • GARMIN G600 : EFIS • Dual GARMIN GTN 750 : GPS • Has ADS/B In and out
Description
Airframe: Total Hours: 9,707 Total Cycles: 8,887 Home Base: Lanseria International Airport, South Africa The Citation 1SP is the single-pilot version of the original, turbo-fan-powered business jet in, what has come to be, the successful Citation family. The original Citation, after many changes and developments, penetrated the market in 1977 due to its ability to operate out of short airfields and at modest speeds, all at a low cost. Initial changes to the design of the Citation 1 included thrust reversers, a longer wingspan (47.1 ft.) and higher operating weights, and were conducted in the last stages of development to ensure maximum competition with other similar jets of its time. Two Pratt & Whitney of Canada JT15D-1/A/B turbofan engines were chosen for the Citation 1. With each rated at 2,200 lbs. of thrust, they provide a considerable amount of power to fly the small jet. Engines: • Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A • Time Between Overhaul: 3,500 Hrs Engine 1 Hours Since New: 5,832 Cycles Since New: 6,682 Hours Since Overhaul: 2,357 Engine 2 Hours Since New: 9,521 Cycles Since New: 8,596 Hours Since Overhaul: 1,429 Avionics: • Sperry SPZ-500 5” Single Cue : Autopilot/FD • Collins ADF-60 : ADF • Dual Collins DME-40 : DME • Collins AA-215 : Radar Altimeter • King RDR-2000VP : Radar • RVSM Capable (currently certified) • Fairchild GA-100 : CVR • Artex C-406-2 : ELT • L3 Skywatch HP : Traffic • King KGP-560 : Terrain • Standby A/H • GARMIN G600 : EFIS • Dual GARMIN GTN 750 : GPS • Has ADS/B In and out Additional Equipment/Features: • New leather seats • Freon air conditioning • Lead acid battery • Rosen sun visors • Thrust reversers • Aft baggage mod • Sierra Radome latch mod • Weight upgrades • Phase 5 completed in October 2024 Interior: Number Of Passengers: 8 Interior Last Refurbished: 2024 • No. Of Passengers: 1+8 • Includes a 3 place aft bench. • Additional seat currently removed (included in purchase) • Grey leather seats with royal blue trimming • Interior refurbished in 2024 Exterior: Base Paint Colors: White Stripe Colors: Midnight blue & gold accents Last Painted: 2024 Send a message to Justin van Tonder at Absolute Aviation
Engine
• Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A • Time Between Overhaul: 3,500 Hrs Engine 1 Hours Since New: 5,832 Cycles Since New: 6,682 Hours Since Overhaul: 2,357 Engine 2 Hours Since New: 9,521 Cycles Since New: 8,596 Hours Since Overhaul: 1,429
Interior
Number Of Passengers: 8 Interior Last Refurbished: 2024 • No. Of Passengers: 1+8 • Includes a 3 place aft bench. • Additional seat currently removed (included in purchase) • Grey leather seats with royal blue trimming • Interior refurbished in 2024
Exterior
Base Paint Colors: White Stripe Colors: Midnight blue & gold accents Last Painted: 2024 Send a message to Justin van Tonder at Absolute Aviation
Modifications / STCs
• • New leather seats • Freon air conditioning • Lead acid battery • Rosen sun visors • Thrust reversers • Aft baggage mod • Sierra Radome latch mod • Weight upgrades • Phase 5 completed in October 2024
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | Apr 26, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna Citation I
This 1979 Cessna Citation I is a 7-seat very light jet with 9,707 hours on the airframe. There are currently 24 Citation I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $330,000 to $1,567,243.
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.
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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Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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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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