1985 Cessna Citation III for sale

1985 Cessna Citation III

Midsize Jet

FOR SALE
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Location FL
Total Time 9,263 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 650-0068
Cruise 431 kts (798 km/h)
ICAO Type C650
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Recent interior and avionics upgrades. Traxxall Maintenance. Contact Heath Owens at 270-635-1254 for more information.

Engine

Honeywell TFE731-3CR-1100S TBO: 4,200 SCZI: 1,903 / 3,859 SMPI: 1,903 / 916

Interior

2022 Interior Executive 10 Passenger Configuration with Tan and Black Leather Seating, Forward Galley, High Gloss Wood Cabinetry, Beige Side Panels and Belted Aft Lavatory.

Exterior

Overall Matterhorn White with Gold Metallic & Black Emerald Stripes

Inspection

Traxxall Maintenance Tracking

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna Citation III

This 1985 Cessna Citation III is a 10-seat midsize jet with 9,263 hours on the airframe. There are currently 11 Citation III aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,100,000 to $1,175,000.

The Citation III cruises at 431 kts (798 km/h) with a range of 2,054 nm (3,804 km) — enough for transcontinental flights without refueling. Service ceiling of 51,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 210 GPH (795 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $1155/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $2,800/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $350,000. With 9,263 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (4,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 9,263 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (4,000 hrs)
Budget $3,150 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna Citation III — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
431 kts (798 km/h)
Max Speed
470 kts (870 km/h)
Range
2,054 nm (3,804 km)
Ceiling
51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Max Weight
22,000 lbs (9,979 kg)
Fuel Burn
210 GPH (795 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
4,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA Citation III

Fuel Burn
210.0 GPH
~$1365/hr
Variable Cost
$2,800/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$350,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$350,000
every 4,000 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

FL

Seller reported 1128 more aircraft in FL →

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 this aircraft.

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