1980 Cessna Citation I
Very Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics Technology: This Citation comes equipped with a super-modern avionics suite
ensuring advanced situational awareness safety and ease of operation: Dual Garmin G600 TXitouch Screen with Synthetic Vision (STC JETTECH ) for enhanced flight visualization and precision. Dual Garmin GTN 750 integrated navigation and communication. ADS-B compliant for modern airspace operations. Dual Remote Head Transponders redundancy and reliability in all flight conditions. ACAS (Airborne Collision Avoidance System) active traffic monitoring for safety visualised on Primary flight display for pilot total situation awarenes. TAWS (Terrain Awareness Warning System) terrain alerting for safer approaches and flights. Garmin GWX 70 Color Weather Radar real-time weather monitoring for safer flight . Garmin GRA 5500 Radio Altimeter precise altitude readings for approaches and terrain awareness. This state-of-the-art avionics package combines reliability
modern functionality and full situational awareness making the aircraft ready for safe efficient and comfortable operations in today s airspace.Description
Experience luxury, performance, and reliability with this meticulously refurbished Cessna Citation I. Recently completed a comprehensive refurbishment, including interior upgrades, exterior refinishing, and installation of state-of-the-art avionics. This Cessna Citation offers a unique opportunity to own a like-new aircraft with modern technology while benefiting from the legendary performance and reliability of the Citation line for the price of new piston proppeler aircraft. Sold with fresh Phase 1-5, and with 3 years/600h warranty Always hangared. Airplane time state: Aircraft Total time: 5560 hours Aircraft total landings: 5189 cycles Engines:JT-15D-1A, TBO 3500 hours Engine LH TTSO: 935 (2565 hours remaining to OVH) Engine RH TTSO: 1576 (1924 hours remaining to OVH)
Engine
2 Engines, Turbo Fans
Interior
Step into luxury with the 5-seat cabin featuring a stunning beige and black color scheme. Every detail has been meticulously designed for comfort and elegance: Seating: 4 seats (club), additional 5th and 6th seat, ergonomically designed seats upholstered in premium beige leather with contrasting dark grey accents. Cabin Ambiance: Modern, sophisticated, and visually striking creating a warm, inviting environment for passengers. Refurbished Excellence: Brand-new interior fittings, stitching, and trim throughout, giving a fresh, like-new feel. This beautiful beige-and- dark grey interior perfectly complements the aircraft s fully refurbished exterior and advanced avionics, making every flight a premium experience.
Exterior
The aircraft features a brand-new, flawless paint job, completed after carefully stripping all previous layers of paint. This meticulous preparation ensures: Pristine Finish: Smooth, glossy, and visually striking surface that highlights the aircraft s lines, see photos Long-Lasting Durability: Properly prepared surfaces enhance paint adhesion and longevity. Showroom Quality Appearance: Looks like new, complementing the fully refurbished interior, with all interior LED lights This freshly painted exterior completes the aircraft s transformation, making it a truly like-new Citation, ready to impress on the ground and in the air.
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About This Cessna Citation I
This 1980 Cessna Citation I (9H-DKK) is a 7-seat very light jet with 5,560 hours on the airframe. There are currently 36 Citation I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $330,000 to $1,538,839.
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 5,560 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 (9H-DKK) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for 9H-DKK.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (9H-DKK). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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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