1998 Cessna CitationJet for sale

1998 Cessna CitationJet

Light Jet

FOR SALE
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Location TN
Total Time 3,558 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 525-0286
Reg # N454MA
Engine WILLIAMS FJ44-1A
Cruise 359 kts (665 km/h)
ICAO Type C525
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

ADS-B Equipped: Yes WAAS Equipped: Yes LPV Equipped: Yes Dual Garmin GTN 750 Com/Nav/GPS Garmin GTX 335R/345R ADS-B Out Remote Mount Transponders SPZ 5000 IFCS System Shadin ADC 2000 Dual GA 35 GPS Antennas Bendix/King KR-87 ADF BFGoodrich WX-1000 Stormscope Bendix/King TPU-66A TCAS Bendix/King ART-2000 Weather Radar Inspections Inspection Type Performed Next Due Doc 10 Performed: February 2026

Description

Airframe: Total Hours: 3,559 Total Cycles: 3,481

Engines: Williams FJ44-1A, Tap Blue (deferment, call to inquire) Engine Program Coverage: TAP Blue Engine 1 Hours Since New: 3,559 Cycles Since New: 3,481 Engine 2 Hours Since New: 3,559 Cycles Since New: 3,481

Avionics: ADS-B Equipped: Yes WAAS Equipped: Yes LPV Equipped: Yes Dual Garmin GTN 750 Com/Nav/GPS Garmin GTX 335R/345R ADS-B Out Remote Mount Transponders SPZ 5000 IFCS System Shadin ADC 2000 Dual GA 35 GPS Antennas Bendix/King KR-87 ADF BFGoodrich WX-1000 Stormscope Bendix/King TPU-66A TCAS Bendix/King ART-2000 Weather Radar Inspections Inspection Type Performed Next Due Doc 10 Performed: February 2026

Additional Equipment/Features: King Glidescope Artex C406-25 ELT

Interior: Forward Galley: Yes Aft Lavatory: Yes Interior Last Refurbished: 2022 Completed in gray leather - forward side facing seat followed by four place club, plus aft belted lavatory seat.

Exterior: Base Paint Colors: White Stripe Colors: Black, Charcoal Gray and Gold Last Painted: 2022 Send a message to Joe Prebul at CFS Jets

Engine

Williams FJ44-1A, Tap Blue (deferment, call to inquire) Engine Program Coverage: TAP Blue Engine 1 Hours Since New: 3,559 Cycles Since New: 3,481 Engine 2 Hours Since New: 3,559 Cycles Since New: 3,481

Interior

NEW 2022 by East Coast Aircraft Executive five passenger interior is completed in Gray leather - mid cabin four place club configuration, forward side facing seat and aft belted lavatory seat. Forward left refreshment.

Exterior

Base Paint Colors: White Stripe Colors: Black, Charcoal Gray and Gold Last Painted: 2022 Send a message to Joe Prebul at CFS Jets

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About This Cessna CitationJet

This 1998 Cessna CitationJet (N454MA) is a 6-seat light jet with 3,558 hours on the airframe.

The CitationJet 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 3,558 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,442 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,558 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (5,000 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
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Budget $1,650 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna CitationJet — 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 N454MA.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

TN

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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

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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna CitationJet

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.

2001-02-13 2001-02-28

The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525 (CitationJet 1) Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

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