1985 Cessna Citation III for sale

1985 Cessna Citation III

Midsize Jet

FOR SALE
$1,175,000
Location Pittston, PA
Total Time 5,556 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,210 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 650-0100
Reg # N202JK
Cruise 431 kts (798 km/h)
ICAO Type C650
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Low time and Cycles Airframe and Engine 8018.7 TT 5556 cycles fresh engines 1053.1 MPI/CZI 135 Ready all the right equipment 9 passenger seats Dual Gamin 750 s with Satellite weather Flight stream much more Would consider lease strong US Co.

Interior

Carpet replacement interior refurbished 2024

Exterior

2024 Exterior partial paint refurbished 2018 new

Inspection

All inclusive 100% current 91.411-413 3/26

Modifications / STCs

9 passenger seating

Gross weight increase

Satellite Weather

Doppler Radar Garmin 75

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Carl Reynolds
controller.com
$1,175,000
Carl Reynolds
controlleremea.co.uk
$1,199,079 *
GBP £890,017
Carl Reynolds
aviationtrader.com.au
$1,211,569

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna Citation III

This 1985 Cessna Citation III (N202JK) is a 10-seat midsize jet with 5,556 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 Citation III aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,100,000 to $1,175,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $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 5,556 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: 5,556 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

FAA registration data pending for N202JK.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Pittston, PA

Seller reported 95 more aircraft in PA →

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.

We'll check N202JK against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

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