1998 Cessna Citation CJ1 for sale

1998 Cessna Citation CJ1

Light Jet

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Location Cornelius, NC
Total Time 3,835 hrs
Engine SMOH 3,835 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 525-0294
Reg # N242RF
Engine WILLIAMS FJ44-1A
Cruise 359 kts (665 km/h)
ICAO Type C525
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

ADS-B In/Out Equipped: Yes WAAS Equipped: Yes LPV Equipped: Yes Honeywell EFIS | Dual Pilot EFIS Dual Garmin GTN750Xi GPS/COM/NAV Garmin GTX335/345 Remote ADS-B Transponders WAAS/LPV Approach Garmin GMA-35 Audio Panel w/Headset Jacks (cabin) RDR 2000 Color Weather Radar Landmark Class B TAWS 8000 KRA-405B Radar Altimeter BFGoodrich SKY497 TCAS I KN-63 DME KA-44B ADF

Description

Airframe: Total Hours: 3,835 Total Cycles: 0 Program Coverage: Cessna ProParts Engines: **Blue Deferred - Approx $63 to bring up to full. Engine Program Coverage: Tap Advantage Blue Engine 1 Hours Since New: 3,835 Cycles Since New: 3,890 Engine 2 Hours Since New: 3,835 Cycles Since New: 3,890 Avionics: ADS-B In/Out Equipped: Yes WAAS Equipped: Yes LPV Equipped: Yes Honeywell EFIS | Dual Pilot EFIS Dual Garmin GTN750Xi GPS/COM/NAV Garmin GTX335/345 Remote ADS-B Transponders WAAS/LPV Approach Garmin GMA-35 Audio Panel w/Headset Jacks (cabin) RDR 2000 Color Weather Radar Landmark Class B TAWS 8000 KRA-405B Radar Altimeter BFGoodrich SKY497 TCAS I KN-63 DME KA-44B ADF Additional Equipment/Features: Upgraded Skystep Citation Classic Stairs Shadin ADC-2000 Software Upgrade JETTECH Aircraft Interface Unit GC360A Graphics Interface Artex 110-4 ELT Second Clock on Copilot Panel Monorail Sunvisor System AOA and VOR Indicator Engine Synch Cockpit USB Outlets Crew Oxygen Masks w/Smoke Goggles 50 Cu Ft Oxygen Bottle Ski Rack Tail Logo Lights Interior: Interior Last Refurbished: 2021 Executive interior features seating in premium leather. Cabin amenities include forward deluxe refreshment center, B&D Cabin Display, indirect lighting, aft divider with mirror, foldable threshold carpet and center aisle assembly. Aft left side lavatory. Exterior: Base Paint Colors: White Stripe Colors: Red and Gold Last Painted: 2021 Send a message to Joe Prebul at CFS Jets

Engine

Blue Deferred - Approx $63 to bring up to full. Engine Program Coverage: Tap Advantage Blue Engine 1 Hours Since New: 3,835 Cycles Since New: 3,890 Engine 2 Hours Since New: 3,835 Cycles Since New: 3,890

Interior

Interior Last Refurbished: 2021 Executive interior features seating in premium leather. Cabin amenities include forward deluxe refreshment center, B&D Cabin Display, indirect lighting, aft divider with mirror, foldable threshold carpet and center aisle assembly. Aft left side lavatory.

Exterior

Base Paint Colors: White Stripe Colors: Red and Gold Last Painted: 2021 Send a message to Joe Prebul at CFS Jets

Modifications / STCs

Upgraded Skystep Citation Classic Stairs Shadin ADC-2000 Software Upgrade JETTECH Aircraft Interface Unit GC360A Graphics Interface Artex 110-4 ELT Second Clock on Copilot Panel Monorail Sunvisor System AOA and VOR Indicator Engine Synch Cockpit USB Outlets Crew Oxygen Masks w/Smoke Goggles 50 Cu Ft Oxygen Bottle Ski Rack Tail Logo Lights

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About This Cessna Citation CJ1

This 1998 Cessna Citation CJ1 (N242RF) is a 6-seat light jet with 3,835 hours on the airframe. There are currently 74 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. With 3,835 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,165 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,835 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (5,000 hrs)
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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

FAA registration data pending for N242RF.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Cornelius, NC

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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 safety data coming soon.

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