1986 Cessna Citation II for sale

1986 Cessna Citation II

Light Jet

FOR SALE
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Location Petersburg, VA
Total Time 10,661 hrs
Engine SMOH 3,455 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # S550-0090
Reg # N499RC
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
Collins Proline Garmin 625 GPS Garmin 335/345R ADSB Honeywell RDR 2000 Digital Radar KMD 850 MFD

Description

Very Clean Citation SII with recent inspections. WAAS LPV equipped, Freon Air and AFT Baggage

Inspection

N499RC is perfect for the private owner or even in a charter environment. Seating is arranged for up to 8 passengers in a nice & clean tan leather interior. Equipped with factory Cessna instrumentation in great working order along with some additional upgraded avionics such as the Garmin GTN 625 GPS, Honeywell RDR-2000 digital weather radar, Bendix/King KND 850 MFD and ADS-B compliant via Garmin Transponders. Recently in 2021 N499RC had several phase inspections completed (Phase 1,2,3,4,5,11,18,27,49,51,51, & 53)

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna Citation II

This 1986 Cessna Citation II (N499RC) is a 10-seat light jet with 10,661 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 10,661 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 (CENTRAL VIRGINIA AVIATION INC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 10,661 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

CENTRAL VIRGINIA AVIATION INC

Registration Address

PETERSBURG, VA

Certificate Issued

2024-04-16

Airworthiness

2002-03-01

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Petersburg, VA

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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 N499RC.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$839,000
Range: $799,000 — $849,000
Confidence: 70%

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