1981 Cessna Citation II
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin 530W/430 Sperry Autopilot / Flight Director Shadin ADC-6000 Aeromech RVSM
Interior
Comfortable 9-passenger leather with forward aft-facing seat, forward couch, club seats, aft seats and (unbelted) lav. Forward cabinetry/Mapco
Inspection
Inspections Current Phase 1-4 due June 2026 Traxxall report available
Modifications / STCs
• Branson Aircraft Corporation Gross Weight Increase
• Aeromech RVSM
• Garmin 530W / G430
• Sperry Autopilot/Flight Director
• Shadin ADC-6000
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Spring City Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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Waukesha, WI | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Spring City Aviation
controller.com
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Waukesha, WI | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Spring City Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
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Waukesha, WI | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Spring City Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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Waukesha, Wisconsin, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Spring City Aviation
aerotrader.com
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Waukesha, WI | May 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna Citation II
This 1981 Cessna Citation II (N48KH) is a 10-seat light jet with 10,231 hours on the airframe. There are currently 63 Citation II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $273,750 to $2,649,000.
The Citation II cruises at 345 kts (639 km/h) with a range of 1,600 nm (2,963 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 43,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 125 GPH (473 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $688/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $2,200/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $350,000. With 10,231 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (4,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna Citation II — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N48KH.
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 safety data coming soon.
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