1981 Cessna Citation II for sale

1981 Cessna Citation II

Light Jet

FOR SALE
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For Lease
Location Akron, OH
Total Time 8,450 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,050 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 550-0280
Reg # N8EB
Engine Turbo-fan ×2
Cruise 345 kts (639 km/h)
ICAO Type C550
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin GTN 750/650 ADSB Flightstream 210 Honeywell SPZ500 autopilot RVSM approved Bendix Radar.

Description

We have a fleet of beautiful well equipped Citation 550’s, S550’s and 560’s available across the US available for Part 91 Dry Lease available in block or hourly rates. Excellent paint, new interiors, Garmin Avionics, ADSB, RVSM, freon air, refreshment centers with Mapco heated beverage. Life raft and vests for over water use. Immediately available, all maintenance is current and ready for Part 91 dry lease. Computerized maintenance.

Engine

JT15D-4 - 1050 hrs since overhaul

Interior

Year Interior 2016 Number of Seats 8 Galley Yes Galley Configuration Forward Lavatory Yes Lavatory Configuration Aft Interior Notes 9/10

Exterior

Exterior Notes 9/10

Inspection

Current on all inspections and service bulletins.

Modifications / STCs

Modifications/Conversions

Empty Weight 8,245 lbs. New Flight 14,500 lbs. gross weight increase

Inspection Status

Inspection Status

Current on all inspections and service bulletins.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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About This Cessna Citation II

This 1981 Cessna Citation II (N8EB) is a 10-seat light jet with 8,450 hours on the airframe. There are currently 75 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 8,450 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (4,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (WOODBINE AVIATION LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 8,450 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (4,500 hrs)
Budget $1,875 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna Citation II — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
345 kts (639 km/h)
Max Speed
375 kts (694 km/h)
Range
1,600 nm (2,963 km)
Ceiling
43,000 ft (13,106 m)
Max Weight
13,300 lbs (6,033 kg)
Useful Load
4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
Fuel Capacity
470 gal (1779 L)
Fuel Burn
125 GPH (473 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
4,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA Citation II

Fuel Burn
125.0 GPH
~$812/hr
Variable Cost
$2,200/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$350,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$350,000
every 4,500 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

WOODBINE AVIATION LLC

Registration Address

LEWES, DE

Certificate Issued

2019-06-12

Airworthiness

2018-01-23

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Akron, OH

Seller reported 245 more aircraft in OH →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Akron, OH but FAA registration shows LEWES, DE. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N8EB.

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