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1980 Cessna Citation I

1980 Cessna Citation I

Very Light Jet

$469,500
Location Fort Worth, TX
Total Time 4,998 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,610 hrs
Seats 7
Serial # 501-0147
Reg # N551MS
Engine PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-1A
Cruise 350 kts (648 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1980
Make
Cessna
Model
Citation I
Total Time
4,998 hr
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Seller
Jets West
Source
controller.com
Citation 501 I/SP in immaculate condition. Current owner has owned for 30 years. A true pride of ownership airplane! 4,998 TT ' Fresh Phase Compliance ' Engines Near HSI, but priced accordingly. Single Pilot Certified. Typical Seating: 5-7 passengers. Crew: Single pilot certified. Cabin Height: ~4 ft 9 in/Cabin Width: ~4 ft 10 in/Cabin Length: ~11 ft - See Attached Cescom Status Sheet in the PDF download tab of this posting. Excellent finance options are available on this Unique and well maintained Citation I/SP. Rates as in the 6%s and extended terms (oac). Lease-to-own options may be available, depending upon situation. We assist with financing even if you are buying elsewhere. "Plane Talk Live" is our Podcast series on aviation buying, selling & Financing. Visit us on Spotify search "Plane Talk Live" or on your favorite Podcasting Platform (iHeart, Apple, Amazon Music). Professionally maintained 1980 Citation 501 I/SP with complete CESCOM tracking and current inspection status. Potential Engine Swap for Mid-Time JT-15s (contact for information). Excellent financing available 20 year - in the 6%s (oac). We are aviation finance and insurance specialists (Lic# 4165879). Trades of most all types are welcome - for more information, visit our website. ✈ OPERATING PERFORMANCE Cruise Speed: ~380 KTAS Max Cruise: ~410 KTAS (high altitude) Range: ~1,200 NM (NBAA IFR reserves, 4 pax typical) Service Ceiling: 41,000 ft Rate of Climb: ~3,000 fpm initial Takeoff Distance: ~3,300 ft (sea level, ISA) Landing Distance: ~2,600 ft ⛽ OPERATING ECONOMICS Fuel Burn: • ~1,200-1,300 lbs/hr combined (first hour) • ~900-1,000 lbs/hr combined (cruise average) Engines: Pratt & Whitney JT15D series Fuel Capacity: ~5,000 lbs usable (specifications are general and may not be applicable to this particular airplane - do your own research to verify specifications and performance figures) This aircraft presents an excellent value opportunity for an owner-operator seeking a well-maintained 500-series platform with solid compliance history. For additional information call or email Stan. We welcome trade-ins of most any type and are spot cash buyers for Turbine, Turbo-Prop and Cabin Class aircraft. Call or visit for a cash quote or current market overview and valuation on our website or call/text Stan. All specifications, times, and equipment descriptions are subject to verification by purchaser. Information is provided from maintenance records and other sources believed reliable; however, no representation or warranty is made as to accuracy or completeness. Aircraft is offered subject to prior sale, lease, or removal from the market without notice.

Cessna Citation I — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
7
Cruise Speed
350 kts (648 km/h)
Max Speed
371 kts (687 km/h)
Range
1,500 nm (2,778 km)
Ceiling
41,000 ft (12,497 m)
Max Weight
11,850 lbs (5,375 kg)
Useful Load
3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
Fuel Capacity
229 gal (867 L)
Fuel Burn
110 GPH (416 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

Fuel Burn
110.0 GPH
~$715/hr
Variable Cost
$1,400/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$180,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$200,000
every 3,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

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Market price band

Cessna Citation I typical: $330,000 – $1,595,000 median $770,000 across 12 active listings

This listing at $469,500 is 39% below median.

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About the Cessna Citation I

The Cessna Citation I is the original Citation business jet — a straight-wing, stand-up-cabin light jet that launched the most successful business-jet family in the world in 1972. Slower and smaller than later Citations, it is among the most affordable jets on the used market, and some versions were certified for single-pilot operation as the Citation I/SP. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna Citation I listings currently on the market.

Produced 1971–1985.

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