Cessna Citation Bravo Aircraft (Model 550)
37 used Cessna Citation Bravo aircraft for sale · 8-seat · $397K – $3M · updated 5 hours ago
About the Cessna Citation Bravo
The Cessna Citation Bravo is a light business jet produced from 1997 to 2006, building on the proven Citation II/IISP airframe with upgraded Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A engines and a Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics suite. Seating up to 8 passengers, the Bravo cruises at 370 knots with a range of 1,680 nautical miles, making it well-suited for regional business travel across North America.
With a maximum takeoff weight of 14,800 lbs, the Citation Bravo operates efficiently from shorter runways that larger jets cannot access, a hallmark advantage of the Citation line. Fuel burn averages around 130 gallons per hour, and variable operating costs run approximately ,900 per flight hour with annual fixed costs near 00,000.
The Citation Bravo is a popular entry point into jet ownership for small business owners, partnerships, and owner-pilots transitioning from turboprops. Its straightforward systems, single-pilot certification, and relatively modest operating costs make it one of the most accessible light jets on the used market. The type benefits from Cessna's extensive service network and a large parts supply chain, keeping maintenance predictable and manageable.
Cessna Citation Bravo Specifications
Model specThe Cessna Citation Bravo is a 8-seat light jet with a cruise speed of 370 kt (685 km/h), a range of 1,680 nm (3,111 km), and a useful load of 3,850 lbs (1,746 kg).
37 Cessna Citation Bravo For Sale
Browse all 37 listings →There are currently 37 used Cessna Citation Bravo for sale, ranging from $397,500 to $2,950,000, with a median asking price of $2,195,000.
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See how the Cessna Citation Bravo stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Cessna Citation Bravo Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna Citation Bravo cost? Used Citation Bravo prices: $397K – $3M, average $1.8M (median $2.2M), across 9 priced of 37 active listings.
Based on 6 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Cessna Citation Bravo Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $472,500 (1998 models) · highest around $3,550,000 (2004). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Cessna Citation Bravo
Buying a Cessna Citation Bravo is about the engines, maintenance programs and avionics as much as the airframe. Engine and airframe hourly-maintenance programs transfer with the aircraft and materially change both price and risk.
What to check before buying
- Engine status & program — time to overhaul/MPI and whether the engines are enrolled on an hourly maintenance program (the biggest value driver on any jet).
- Airframe program & inspections — scheduled (Doc) inspections, airframe/parts programs and total cycles.
- Avionics & mandates — a modern glass flight deck plus required mandates (ADS-B, FANS) raise value and capability.
- Damage history & logbooks — complete, gap-free records and a clean accident history protect resale.
- Pre-buy inspection — a full pre-buy at a type-authorised service centre before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna Citation Bravo
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Cessna Citation Bravo Inventory by State
| Texas | 21 |
| Florida | 13 |
| Ohio | 4 |
| California | 4 |
| Colorado | 4 |
| Wisconsin | 3 |
| Arizona | 3 |
| Kansas | 3 |
| North Carolina | 3 |
| Tennessee | 3 |
| Arkansas | 3 |
| New York | 2 |
Cessna Citation Bravo by Price
| Under $500k | 2 |
Cessna Citation Bravo Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation Bravo. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database