Cessna Citation CJ1 Aircraft in United States
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49 used Cessna Citation CJ1 aircraft for sale in United States · 6-seat · $1.2M – $1.9M · updated 2 hours ago
About the Cessna Citation CJ1
The CitationJet (CJ1-CJ4) is the volume light-jet line in the Citation family — modern, clean-sheet light jets designed for owner-pilot operation. The CJ1 (later M2 successor) is the entry; CJ2 adds range and size; CJ3 is the volume mid-light jet; CJ4 is the largest, fastest CJ. All single-pilot certified, with Williams FJ44 engines and Garmin avionics on later variants. Cruise from ~390 (CJ1) to ~450 kt (CJ4); range 1,300-2,200 nm.
Cessna Citation CJ1 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna Citation CJ1 is a 6-seat light jet with a cruise speed of 359–360 kt (665–667 km/h), a range of 1,150–1,285 nm (2,130–2,380 km), and a useful load of 2,850 lbs (1,293 kg).
49 Cessna Citation CJ1 For Sale
Browse all 49 listings →There are currently 49 used Cessna Citation CJ1 for sale, ranging from $1,195,000 to $1,950,000, with a median asking price of $1,549,000.
Cessna Citation CJ1 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation CJ1+ | 2005–2011 | 6 | 360 kts (667 km/h) | 1,285 nm (2,380 km) | — | $2.5M – $2.6M | The most refined entry single-pilot CitationJet — FADEC engines make it the pick of the smallest CJ models on the used market. | 17 |
Compare Cessna Citation CJ1
See how the Cessna Citation CJ1 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Cessna Citation CJ1 cost? Used Citation CJ1 prices: $1.2M – $1.9M, average $1.6M (median $1.5M), across 9 priced of 49 active listings.
Based on 9 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 CJ1 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 $590,000 (2025 models) · highest around $5,647,500 (2011). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Cessna Citation CJ1
Buying a Cessna Citation CJ1 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 CJ1
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Cessna Citation CJ1 Inventory by State
| California | 21 |
| Florida | 15 |
| North Carolina | 12 |
| Texas | 12 |
| Kansas | 9 |
| Michigan | 5 |
| Georgia | 5 |
| Arkansas | 5 |
| Tennessee | 4 |
| Ohio | 4 |
| Washington | 3 |
| Indiana | 3 |
Cessna Citation CJ1 by Price
| Under $500k | 2 |
Recently Sold Cessna Citation CJ1
| 2021 Citation CJ4 | $10,850,000 |
| 2008 Citation CJ1 | $2,395,000 |
| 2020 Citation CJ3+ | $9,274,952 |
| 2020 Citation CJ3+ | $8,995,000 |
| 2022 Citation CJ3+ | $9,500,000 |
| 2010 Citation CJ4 | $6,250,000 |
Cessna Citation CJ1 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation CJ1. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database