1996 Cessna Citation CJ1
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
*Fresh Doc 8* Reasons to buy this turn-key 1996 Citation Jet: • Low Time: 4133 Hours Since New • Upgrades: Tamarack Winglets, Dual Garmin GTN 750 w/ JetTech WAAS/LPV, Garmin GTX 345/335 w/ ADS-B In/Out, Garmin GDL 69A w/ XM, Safeflight N1 Computer • Six Passenger Interior with Belted Lavatory • Doc 10 c/w May 2023 and Precooler SB completed • Professionally Flown and Managed • Programs: TAP Blue (100%) Seller open to partnerships in the Washington DC metro area. Professional management available. Trades considered.
Interior
6 passenger interior. Forward side-facing seat with double club configuration and belted lavatory. Forward refreshment center. Seats finished in tan leather. Wood finished in Classic Mahogany.
Exterior
Overall Snow White with Black Velvet, Platinum, and Windfield Bronze accent stripes.
Inspection
Document 8 Inspection c/w February 2025. Document 10 Inspection c/w May 2023. Stainless Steel Precooler SB Improvement c/w June 2017. Aircraft is on SierraTrax.
Modifications / STCs
• Tamarack ATLAS Winglets
• Safe Flight N1 Computer
• Jupiter Global Box with Dual USB Chargers
• Dual Cabin Outlets
• Garmin Flight Stream 510
• Engine Synch
• Freon Air
• Ski Tube Baggage Extension
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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AeroSolutions
aso.com
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$1,550,000
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VA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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globalplanesearch.com
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Call for Price
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VA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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AeroSolutions
controller.com
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Contact for price
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Gaithersburg, MD | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna Citation CJ1
This 1996 Cessna Citation CJ1 (N6UB) is a 6-seat light jet with 4,133 hours on the airframe. There are currently 91 Citation CJ1 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $595,000 to $2,100,000.
The Citation CJ1 cruises at 359 kts (665 km/h) with a range of 1,150 nm (2,130 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 41,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 110 GPH (416 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $605/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $1,800/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $280,000. With 4,133 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 867 hours remaining to engine TBO .
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna Citation CJ1 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
CITATION525 HOLDINGS LLC
Registration Address
POTOMAC, MD
Certificate Issued
2023-07-05
Airworthiness
1996-01-24
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 N6UB.