2001 Cessna Citation X for sale

2001 Cessna Citation X

Super-Midsize Jet

FOR SALE
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Location Kinston, North Carolina, Australia
Total Time 10,062 hrs
Engine SMOH 9,679 hrs
Seats 12
Reg # N980JS
Cruise 480 kts (889 km/h)
ICAO Type C750
✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

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Avionics & Equipment

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Description

Currently on Part 135 charter certificate. Engines and APU enrolled on JSSI (100% coverage, no pro rata). Features 2021 paint and interior with diamond-stitched seating. Well-maintained aircraft offering strong operating pedigree and clean presentation.

Engine

100% - no pro rata

Interior

September 2021. Interior features Aeronautica color Moon Stone leather seats, Storm side panels, PSU and window panels in Icicle Exceleather. Blue Galaxy carpet, seatbelts re-webbed in Black. Taupe sheep skin crew seats with Storm leather side panels. Aft baggage compartment in Taupe Crosspoint material. Seating: configuration features 8-place executive club arrangement in main cabin., four executive tables with Aft flushing lavatory and vanity cabinet.

Exterior

September 2021. Features overall Matterhorn White with Titanium Silver, Charcoal, and Dark Blue Stripes.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna Citation X

This 2001 Cessna Citation X (N980JS) is a 12-seat super-midsize jet with 10,062 hours on the airframe. There are currently 35 Citation X aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,750,000 to $11,200,000.

The Citation X cruises at 480 kts (889 km/h) with a range of 3,070 nm (5,686 km) — enough for transcontinental flights without refueling. Service ceiling of 51,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 260 GPH (984 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $1430/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $3,800/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $500,000. With 10,062 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (5,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 10,062 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (5,000 hrs)
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $3,900 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna Citation X — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
12
Cruise Speed
480 kts (889 km/h)
Max Speed
527 kts (976 km/h)
Range
3,070 nm (5,686 km)
Ceiling
51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Max Weight
36,100 lbs (16,375 kg)
Useful Load
6,800 lbs (3,084 kg)
Fuel Capacity
1050 gal (3974 L)
Fuel Burn
260 GPH (984 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
5,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA Citation X

Fuel Burn
260.0 GPH
~$1690/hr
Variable Cost
$3,800/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$500,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$600,000
every 5,000 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N980JS.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Kinston, North Carolina, Australia

AU

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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.

We'll check N980JS against the NTSB accident database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna Citation

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

FR-03-26723

Cessna Model 750 Citation X Series Airplanes

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FR-98-20836 1998-08-24

Cessna Model 750 Citation X Series Airplanes

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

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