1988 Cessna Citation III
Midsize Jet
Aircraft Details
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Jul 15 2026 • 11:00 am EDT
U.S. Treasury Aircraft Auction (July 15-22)
Registration closes at 10:00am ET on Wednesday, July 22. See lot details for preview dates & times. A $1,000 bid deposit is required for auction registration.
Lot 100
1988 Cessna Citation 650 (Chino, CA) - 2022271490 PREVIEW:
Visual Inspection Only
By Appointment Only. Preview attendees will need to present photo ID.
July 20 & 21, 9:00am-2:00pm
Southwest Aircraft Transportation & Recovery, 7000 Merrill Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 1988 Cessna Citation 650
Case #: 2022271490 - CS
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Twin Engine Business Jet
Reg# N510SD
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Airframe Total Time: 5993.8 est.
Airframe Condition: Good BOOK PREVIEW PPOINTMENT (
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About This Cessna Citation III
This 1988 Cessna Citation III (N510SD) is a 10-seat midsize jet with 5,993 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 Citation III aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $1,100,000 to $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 5,993 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.
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Cessna Citation III — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N510SD.
Location & Ownership
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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