1996 Cessna Citation CJ1 for sale

1996 Cessna Citation CJ1

Light Jet

FOR SALE
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Location Gaithersburg, MD
Total Time 4,133 hrs
Engine SMOH 4,133 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 525-0127
Reg # N6UB
Engine Turbo-fan ×2
Cruise 359 kts (665 km/h)
ICAO Type C525
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
AUTOPILOT: Sperry SPZ-5000 AUDIO PANEL: Garmin GMA 35 COMM/GPS/NAV: Dual Garmin GTN 750 (WAAS/LPV via JETTECH STC) EFIS: Honeywell Two-Tube Digital EFIS RADAR: King RDR-2000 STANDBY: Mid-Continent MD 302 SAM STORMSCOPE: BendixKing WX-1000 TRANSPONDER: Garmin GTX 345/335 (ADS-B In and Out) XM WEATHER: Garmin GDL 69A CAPABILITIES: ADS-B WAAS/LPV RVSM

Description

*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.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (CITATION525 HOLDINGS LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,133 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (5,000 hrs)
Budget $1,650 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna Citation CJ1 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
359 kts (665 km/h)
Max Speed
389 kts (720 km/h)
Range
1,150 nm (2,130 km)
Ceiling
41,000 ft (12,497 m)
Max Weight
10,600 lbs (4,808 kg)
Useful Load
2,850 lbs (1,293 kg)
Fuel Capacity
357 gal (1351 L)
Fuel Burn
110 GPH (416 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
5,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA Citation CJ1

Fuel Burn
110.0 GPH
~$715/hr
Variable Cost
$1,800/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$280,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$260,000
every 5,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA Citation CJ1. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

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

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Gaithersburg, MD

Seller reported 96 more aircraft in MD →

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 N6UB.

Price History

2 price events · sources: aso, aso.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$1,750,000
Range: $1,650,000 — $1,772,500
Confidence: 40%

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