1986 Cessna Citation II
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
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)
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Central Virginia Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
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$799,000
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Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Very Clean Citation
globalplanesearch.com
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$799,000
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Petersburg, VA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Central Virginia Aviation
controller.com
|
Contact for price
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Petersburg, VA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Central Virginia Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
Call for price *
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Petersburg, VA | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Central Virginia Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
Call for price *
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Petersburg, Virginia, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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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.
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Cessna Citation II — Model Specs
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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
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 database checked for N499RC.