1986 Cessna Citation III for sale

1986 Cessna Citation III

Midsize Jet

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Location Nashville, Tennessee
Total Time 8,482 hrs
Engine SMOH 8,254 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 650-0116
Reg # N928PS
Engine GARRETT TFE731-3A-100G
Cruise 431 kts (798 km/h)
ICAO Type C650
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Sperry SPZ-650 4 Tube Pro Line II Dual Sperry EDZ-600 4 Tube EFIS Dual Collins VIR-32 Nav Dual Collins ADF-60A Dual Collins DME-42 Dual Collins RMI-30 Dual UNS 1k+ DTU RDR 2100 Radar with KMD 850 MFD Bendix King KGP-860 Class B EGPWS Bendix King KHF 950 With SELCAL Honeywell TCAS-LI With Change 7 Radar Alt Dual Bendix King Mst-70b Transponders Dual VHF 22 Comms

Description

Well maintained citation 3, on engine programs lower than average flight times! Inquire for more info!

Interior

New Carpet 2018

Exterior

Matterhorn White with Navy Blue and Beige Stripes

Modifications / STCs

ELT 110-406 (3 freq)

RVSM

Dual Flat Screen 10.4 Inch Lcd Monitors

Airshow 400

Sony DVD With Cabin Speakers

Wemac Boost Mod

Rosen Sunvisors

APR Logo And Pulse Lights

Load Shedding Switch

Lead Acid Batteries

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

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About This Cessna Citation III

This 1986 Cessna Citation III (N928PS) is a 10-seat midsize jet with 8,482 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 Citation III aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $495,000 to $1,250,000.

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 8,482 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: 8,482 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)
Useful Load
5,200 lbs (2,359 kg)
Fuel Capacity
800 gal (3028 L)
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 N928PS.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Nashville, Tennessee

Seller reported 39 more aircraft in Tennessee →

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.

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