1987 Cessna Citation II for sale

1987 Cessna Citation II

Light Jet

FOR SALE
$1,075,000
Location Petersburg, VA
Total Time 12,425 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,835 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # S5500134
Reg # N51DA
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

Garmin GNS-530A Nav/Com/GPS Honeywell Primus 300SL Radar Garmin GTN-650 Nav/Com/GPS/WAAS Kanad ELT-406 Sundstrand Mark VIII EGPWS Dual Collins ADF-60A ADFs Shadin Digiflow Fuel Management Dual Collins RMI-30s Honeywell TCAS II (ACAS) Dual Collins DME-42s King KHF-950 High Frequency Radio Garmin GTX-345 Transponder ADS-B Out Star Solution RVSM Collins ALT-50 Radio Altimeter Fairchild Cockpit Voice Recorder Sperry SPZ-500 Autopilot Fairchild Flight Data Recorder

Description

Airframe: Total Time: 12,425 Engines: Time: 2835/2703 SMOH TBO: 3500/3500

Engine

2 Engines, Turbo Fans

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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Central Virginia Aviation
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globalplanesearch.com
$1,075,000
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna Citation II

This 1987 Cessna Citation II (N51DA) is a 10-seat light jet with 12,425 hours on the airframe. There are currently 85 Citation II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $273,750 to $2,649,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $1,075,000.

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 12,425 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: 12,425 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

2025-11-05

Airworthiness

2015-02-20

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Petersburg, VA

Seller reported 122 more aircraft in VA →

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 N51DA.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, aircraftdealer.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$839,000
Range: $799,000 — $849,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
+28%
Above Market

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