1981 Cessna Citation II
Light Jet
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MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION - Super nice Citation Super II with Williams FJ44-3A engines with only 315.7 since overhaul, with Jettech STC for dual Garmin G700TXi's and dual Garmin GTN750Xi's. Has extra wide main entry door. Has Branson extended range tank (120 Gallons) installed by Sierra Industries. Up to 6 hours of range at 400 knots at 41,000 feet. Based at Sugar Land, Texas, a suburb of Houston. This aircraft was initially placed on the Mexican registry from 1981 until 1996. During the time in Mexico it was maintained at Citation Service Centers or at factory authorized facilities. The engine and cabin door modification was done by Sierra industries in 2008. Was in France from 2017 to 2018. In 2018 the current owner purchased the aircraft in France with a pre-purchase inspection at the Citation Service Center in France and then had the aircraft fully refurbished in the US with new paint, interior and avionics upgrades. Benefits of the Citation Super II: --- Engines are lighter and you get an extra useful load. --- Burns 25% less fuel than the older engines and will go over 2000 nm. --- No thrust reversers, so less maintenance. --- On TAP Blue which covers mid-life and overhauls, including corrosion. --- Engines have FADEC and improve cruise speeds to 400 knots (normal cruise power) at 41,000 feet. --- Increases climb rates from 3040 fpm to 4300 fpm from the original Pratt engines. --- Climb direct to FL430. --- Quieter cabin than the old Pratt engines. --- Burns only 120 gallons per hour at cruise power settings. --- Original modification cost of around $2,000,000+. --- Empty Weight 8479.25 lbs. with MTOW of 14,750 lbs.
Engine
Engine program is $267 per engine, per hour, for 100% coverage. No deferrals.
Interior
Interior completely refurbished in 2018 by AeroPlus Interiors in Arcola, Texas with seats and lower side panels in Torino Caviar. new 100% custom wool carpet in Charcoal, Charcoal-Artsilk and Feather Gray. Has forward 2-place divan, 2 aft-facing club seats in the mid cabin and a 4-place club in the aft cabin. Very good condition. Dual USB ports for each seat in the 4-place club and for both pilot and co-pilot.
Exterior
Painted by Murmur Aircraft Services in February of 2018, excellent condition. Base color is Matterhorn White, with Midnight Blue and Charcoal Gray stripes.
Inspection
Phase 1 complied with 7/2025 (24 month/300 hours) Phase 2 complied with 7/2025 (24 month/300 hours) Phase 3 complied with 7/2025 (24 month/300 hours) Phase 4 complied with 7//2025 (24 month/300 hours) Phase 5 complied with 1/2024 (36 month/1200 hours) Williams FJ44-3A engines installed by Sierra Industries at 7180.9 hours total time on the aircraft by STC# ST09559AC. Wing was replaced due to corrosion in the old wing on 10/20/17 by Textron Service Center in France when the aircraft had 11,242.8 hours total time. Aircraft the wing came off of, Citation 551-007 that had 5045 hours and 4166 cycles at the time of installation. See select logs, CESCOM 10 and CESCOM 20 attached in the "Service Logs" section below. Specifications Subject to Independent verification.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prime Aircraft
controller.com
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$2,345,000
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Houston, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Prime Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
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$2,391,670 *
GBP £1,776,246
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Houston, TX | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Prime Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
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$2,417,983
|
Houston, Texas, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna Citation II
This 1981 Cessna Citation II (N862K) is a 10-seat light jet . There are currently 75 Citation II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $273,750 to $2,649,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $2,345,000.
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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N862K.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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