1981 Cessna Citation I
Very Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
This Part 135 operated 1981 Citation II will be delivered with a fresh Phase 5 Inspection. Equipped with the Kollsman EVS II & Gavis and Branson Gross Weight Increase Mod. Please contact Andres Monroy at International Aircraft Marketing & Sales for additional details.
Interior
Executive 8 Passenger Dual 4-Place Club Gray Leather Seating White Ultra leather Headliner Dark Blue Carpeting Slimline Refreshment Center Dual Executive Work Tables Dual Mid-Cabin Storage Cabinets
Exterior
Overall Matterhorn White with Blue and Yellow Stripes
Inspection
Delivered with a fresh Phase 5 Phase 1-4 c/w November 2021 Always Hangered
Modifications / STCs
• Dual Digital Davtron Clocks
• XM Weather
• Artex C406N ELT
• Thrust Reversers
• Branson Gross Weight Increase Mod
• Super Soundproofing
• Forward External Baggage Compartment
• Zero Fuel Increase Mod
• 64 Cubic Foot Oxygen System
• Engine Fan/Turbine Synch
• 43,000-Foot-High Altitude Kit
• Lead Acid Battery
• RVSM
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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International Aircraft Marketing & Sales
controller.com
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Contact for price
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Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna Citation I
This 1981 Cessna Citation I (CC-ASH) is a 7-seat very light jet with 12,830 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 12,830 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
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (CC-ASH) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for CC-ASH.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (CC-ASH). 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.
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