1996 Cessna Citation CJ1
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
AvSKYJETS proudly presents this turnkey CJ. This low-time aircraft comes fully enrolled on tap blue with dual Garmin 750's and highly desirable tamarack winglets. Aircraft has been US based since new with no expense spared. The doc 10 was completed at West Star on 9/23.Contact us today!
Interior
Seating For Up to Six Passengers with Four Passenger Seats in a Center Club Configuration, A Forward Side-Facing Seat and a Belted Lavatory Seat, Indirect Cabin Lighting, Dual USB Ports
Exterior
Gray/Blue w/Red Overall Polished Gray Upper Fuselage and Balboa Blue Lower Fuselage Deep Red Accent Striping, LED Navigation Lights
Inspection
Doc 10 CW 9/2023 at Weststar
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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AvSKY Corporation
globalair.com
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OR | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
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aso.com
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AR | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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AvSKY Corporation
aircraftdealer.com
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Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Hugh Chatham
avpay.aero
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AR | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active | |
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globalplanesearch.com
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Fl, FL | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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AvSKY Corporation
controller.com
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Redmond, OR | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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AvSKY Corporation
controlleremea.co.uk
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Redmond, OR | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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AvSKY Corporation
aviationtrader.com.au
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Redmond, Oregon, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna Citation CJ1
This 1996 Cessna Citation CJ1 (N54HC) is a 6-seat light jet . There are currently 72 Citation CJ1 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $595,000 to $2,395,000.
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.
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
THREE BEARS AVIATION LLC
Registration Address
PRINEVILLE, OR
Certificate Issued
2024-10-25
Airworthiness
1996-10-24
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 N54HC.