1999 Cessna Citation V Ultra for sale

1999 Cessna Citation V Ultra

Light Jet

FOR SALE
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Location FL
Total Time 12,550 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # 560-0523
Reg # N778B
Engine Turbo-fan ×2
Cruise 430 kts (796 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Airframe Landings: 10,161ACH: 3,501 as of 31-Aug-2025, TTAF/Landings as of 01-Mar-2026 Engines Engine Program: 100% JSSI Loc. Make Model TSN CSN L Pratt Whitney JT15D-5D 12156 9885 R 12028 9661 Eng. Times as of 01-Mar-2026

Engine

Pratt Whitney JT15D-5D

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About This Cessna Citation V Ultra

This 1999 Cessna Citation V Ultra (N778B) is a 8-seat light jet with 12,550 hours on the airframe. There are currently 50 Citation V Ultra aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $447,500 to $2,280,000.

The Citation V Ultra cruises at 430 kts (796 km/h) with a range of 1,960 nm (3,630 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 45,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 155 GPH (587 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $852/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $1,900/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $280,000. With 12,550 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (4,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (VALIAIR LC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 12,550 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (4,000 hrs)
Budget $2,325 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna Citation V Ultra — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
8
Cruise Speed
430 kts (796 km/h)
Max Speed
445 kts (824 km/h)
Range
1,960 nm (3,630 km)
Ceiling
45,000 ft (13,716 m)
Max Weight
16,300 lbs (7,394 kg)
Fuel Burn
155 GPH (587 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
4,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA Citation V Ultra

Fuel Burn
155.0 GPH
~$1008/hr
Variable Cost
$1,900/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$280,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$280,000
every 4,000 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

VALIAIR LC

Registration Address

CASPER, WY

Certificate Issued

2026-01-21

Airworthiness

2024-05-10

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

FL

Seller reported 1079 more aircraft in FL →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in FL but FAA registration shows CASPER, WY. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

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 N778B.

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