1982 Cessna Citation I for sale

1982 Cessna Citation I

Very Light Jet

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Location Panama City, Panama
Total Time 4,359 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,366 hrs
Seats 7
Serial # 501-0317
Reg # N51FT
Engine PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-1A ×2
Cruise 350 kts (648 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB 3 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin G600 PDF/MFD w/ Synthetic Vision Dual Darmin GTN 750XI w/ Safe Taxi Charts Terrain Flight Stream 510 Bendix RDR 2100 Radar Upgrade Goodrich WX-500 Strom Scope ADSB Out WAAS LPV Dual Garmin GTX 330ES Transponders Garmin Audio Panel Mid Continent Sam 302 Standby Avidyne TAS 620 Traffic Bendix KGP 560 TAWS

Description

NEW STALLION TO MARKET!! Are you looking for a low-time, turnkey Stallion? Look no further, this new to market Stallion has many attractive features including an updated Garmin avionics suite featuring Garmin 600 coupled to two Garmin 750XI’s! This aircraft is owner operated & cared for accordingly with a lot of major work recently completed in 2025 like a fresh Phase 1-5, overhauled ACM, overhauled nitrogen bottles, new antennas, LED Strobe/Nav lights, batteries, fuel caps & much more. This Aircraft features 2019 paint & interior, which still shows like new. For more information, please contact Mike Milanovic at +.

Interior

Executive 5 Passenger Configuration, Side Facing Divan, w/ Beige Leather Interior, AFT Belted Lav.

Exterior

Matterhorn White w/ Blue & Metallic Grey.

Inspection

Phase 1-5 c/w 09/2025 New ELT Battery 2025 New Antenna 2025 Overhauled ACM 2025 New Battery 2025 New Fuel Caps 2025 New RH Wheel Assembly 2025 Overhauled Nitrogen Tank 2025

Modifications / STCs

RVSM

Keith Air Conditioning

Inverter w/ Two 115 AC Outlets

Eros Oxygen Masks

Artex 406 ELT

Davtron Clock

Sierra Industries Lift Nose Baggage

Sierra Industries Quick Release Radome

Sierra Industries Glare Shield Modification

LED Strobe + Navigation Lights

Recognition Lights

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

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About This Cessna Citation I

This 1982 Cessna Citation I (N51FT) is a 7-seat very light jet with 4,359 hours on the airframe. There are currently 36 Citation I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $330,000 to $1,318,705.

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 4,359 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,359 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Check 3 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
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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

CESSNA Citation I

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 CESSNA Citation I. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE

Registration Address

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Certificate Issued

2014-03-17

Airworthiness

2007-03-10

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Panama City, Panama

PA

Seller reported

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N51FT.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna Citation

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

FR-03-26723

Cessna Model 750 Citation X Series Airplanes

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2001-02-13 2001-02-28

The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525 (CitationJet 1) Airplanes

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FR-98-20836 1998-08-24

Cessna Model 750 Citation X Series Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

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