Cessna Citation CJ2+ Aircraft in Texas

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The Cessna Citation CJ2+ is a light business jet produced from 2006 to 2013, featuring improved Williams FJ44-3A-24 engines and enhanced performance. Seating up to 8, it cruises at 407 knots with a range of 1,480 nautical miles. It appeals to owner-operators and small businesses seeking reliable Cessna jet capability.

Cessna Citation CJ2+ aircraft for sale

2 used Cessna Citation CJ2+ aircraft for sale in Texas · 8-seat · Used median asking $3,800,000 · updated 15 hours ago

Cessna Citation CJ2+ Specifications

Model spec

The Cessna Citation CJ2+ is a 8-seat light jet with a cruise speed of 350–420 kt (648–778 km/h), a range of 1,090–2,165 nm (2,019–4,010 km), and a useful load of 2,500–4,700 lbs (1,134–2,132 kg).

Performance
Cruise350–420 kt (648–778 km/h)
Max Speed380–451 kt (704–835 km/h)
Range1,090–2,165 nm (2,019–4,010 km)
Service Ceiling41,000–45,000 ft (12,497–13,716 m)
Engine & Fuel
EngineWILLIAMS FJ44-3A-24
Fuel Capacity318.0–581.0 gal (1,204–2,199 L)
Fuel Burn105.0–165.0 GPH (397–625 L/h)
TBO3,500–5,000 hrs
ICAO TypeC25A
Weights & Seats
Seats6–10
Max Gross Weight10,600–17,110 lbs (4,808–7,761 kg)
Useful Load2,500–4,700 lbs (1,134–2,132 kg)
Production2006–2013

Cessna Citation CJ2+ for Sale

Cessna Citation CJ2+ asking prices range from $3,250,000 to $4,095,000, with a median of $3,800,000 (market reference $4,200,000).

2009 Cessna Citation CJ2+

2009 Cessna Citation CJ2+ for sale
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2010 Cessna Citation CJ2+

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Cessna Citation CJ2+ Variants

Variant Years Seats Cruise Range Useful load Price range Best for Listings for sale
Citation CJ 1993–2000 6 350 kts (648 km/h) 1,090 nm (2,019 km) 2,600 lbs (1,179 kg) — Choose the CitationJet / CJ1 for the most affordable entry into CJ ownership. Step up to the CJ2 / CJ2+ or CJ3 / CJ3+ for more cabin, range and speed — the CJ3+ is a popular sweet spot still in production. The CJ4 is the largest and fastest of the line, with the most cabin and range. All are single-pilot capable. 295
Citation CJ1 1993–2010 6 359 kts (665 km/h) 1,150 nm (2,130 km) 2,850 lbs (1,293 kg) $595K – $2.4M An entry single-pilot light jet of the CitationJet family — the affordable step up from a turboprop into Citation jet ownership. 17
Citation CJ1+ 1993–2010 6 377 kts (698 km/h) 1,285 nm (2,380 km) 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) — The most refined entry single-pilot CitationJet — FADEC engines make it the pick of the smallest CJ models on the used market. 3
Citation CJ2 2000–2006 8 389 kts (720 km/h) 1,520 nm (2,815 km) 3,450 lbs (1,565 kg) — A mid-range single-pilot light jet of the CitationJet family — a stretched, faster step up from the CJ1. 3
Citation CJ3 2004–2014 9 391 kts (724 km/h) 1,875 nm (3,472 km) 3,230 lbs (1,465 kg) $4.8M – $5.6M The current-production mid-range single-pilot CitationJet — a Garmin-equipped light jet for owner-operators wanting modern avionics and 2,000-mile range. 5
Citation CJ4 2010–now 10 420 kts (778 km/h) 2,165 nm (4,010 km) 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg) $6.2M – $13.9M The largest, fastest single-pilot CitationJet — the top of the CJ family for owner-operators who want the most cabin and range while flying single-pilot. 9
Citation M2 2013–now 7 404 kts (748 km/h) 1,300 nm (2,408 km) 3,100 lbs (1,406 kg) — The entry of the modern CitationJet line — a single-pilot light jet, the most affordable current-production way into Citation jet ownership. 2
Citation CJ3+ 2014–now 8 416 kts (770 km/h) 2,040 nm (3,778 km) 3,360 lbs (1,524 kg) — The current-production mid-range single-pilot CitationJet — a Garmin-equipped light jet for owner-operators wanting modern avionics and 2,000-mile range. 3
Citation M2 GEN2 2022–now 7 404 kts (748 km/h) 1,550 nm (2,871 km) 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) — The newest entry CitationJet — a current-production single-pilot light jet, the most affordable new way into Citation jet ownership. 3

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Cessna Citation CJ2+ Price & Cost

How much does a Cessna Citation CJ2+ cost? Used Citation CJ2+ prices: $3.2M – $4.1M, average $3.8M (median $3.8M); market reference $4.2M, across 7 priced of 2 active listings.

Cessna Citation CJ2+ Price Guide

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 CJ2+ Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (140.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$86,800/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$240,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$1,700/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 3,500 hrs)$250,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

On a light CitationJet the cost that dwarfs purchase price is the engine maintenance program — whether the Williams FJ44 engines are enrolled on an hourly program, and whether it transfers with the aircraft, swings ownership economics more than the asking figure. Single-pilot certification can save crew cost, but budget engine time, phase inspections, avionics currency and recurrent training; two similarly-priced jets can cost very differently on program status and inspections due.

Cessna Citation CJ2+ 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.

$12675K $6632K $590K
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$4298K
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$590K
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Lowest around $590,000 (2025 models) · highest around $12,675,000 (2024). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.

Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Cessna Citation CJ2+

Buying a Cessna Citation CJ2+ comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

The Citation CJ2+ (Model 525A) is a factory upgrade of the CJ2 — the same 525A airframe, but with more powerful Williams FJ44-3A-24 engines, FADEC engine control, and increased range over the base CJ2. Produced from 2006 to about 2014, it occupies the middle of the CJ line — more cabin and range than the CJ1, less than the CJ3.

What «+» adds over the CJ2: The core upgrades are the FJ44-3A-24 engine (more thrust than the CJ2's FJ44-2C) and FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control), which simplifies power management and reduces single-pilot workload; NBAA IFR range rises accordingly. Both the CJ2 and CJ2+ use Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, so the «+» is an engine-and-systems upgrade rather than an avionics-brand change — the CJ2+ also made items such as TCAS and TAWS standard.

Engine: Williams FJ44-3A-24 with FADEC — confirm engine variant and maintenance-program status as the primary ownership cost variable.

Single-pilot certified: The CJ2+ carries single-pilot type certification. Confirm single-pilot recurrent-training requirements and currency for any specific aircraft.

CJ2 versus CJ2+: If the base CJ2's FJ44-2C engines meet your needs, the CJ2 can offer similar cabin at lower acquisition cost. The CJ2+ is appropriate when the FADEC engines and added range justify the premium — or when a specific CJ2+ example is priced competitively against available CJ2s.

Buy it if: you want the 525A cabin with the more powerful FADEC engines and added range, sized between the CJ1 and CJ3. Step up to the CJ3 for more range; step down to the CJ1+ for lower cost.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna Citation CJ2+

About the Cessna Citation CJ2+
The Citation CJ2+ is the enhanced version of the CJ2, introduced approximately 2006, powered by two Williams FJ44-3A-24 engines (2,820 lbf each). It adds thrust over the CJ2's FJ44-2C, producing improved hot-and-high performance, better climb rates, and a slightly higher cruise speed of approximately 418 kt. The CJ2+ retains the CJ2's six-seat cabin and single-pilot certification.
CJ2 vs CJ2+ — what does the upgrade actually deliver?
The FJ44-3A provides more thrust than the CJ2's FJ44-2C — the practical difference is better performance at high-density-altitude airports, improved climb, and a modest cruise-speed increase. The CJ2+ also incorporates later avionics standards. For buyers choosing between a used CJ2 and CJ2+, the CJ2+ is the preferred aircraft in every operational dimension; the CJ2 is the lower-acquisition-cost alternative.
CJ2+ vs CJ3 — when should I step up?
The CJ3 (Williams FJ44-3A-24 with more thrust) adds range and a longer cabin over the CJ2+. Step to the CJ3 when missions regularly exceed the CJ2+'s range or when the additional cabin length is operationally relevant. For most six-seat owner-pilot missions within 1,600–1,800 nm, the CJ2+ covers the requirement.
What to inspect on a used CJ2+?
Williams FJ44-3A-24 engine health (hot-section inspection intervals, TBO status). Collins Pro Line 21 avionics health and database currency. Pressurization system. A pre-buy by a Citation Service Center or CJ-specialist shop is recommended. Track both engine serial numbers and times independently.
Is the CJ2+ a good used-market buy?
Yes — for buyers who need six seats and single-pilot certification at a price below the CJ3. The FJ44-3A has an excellent reliability record and Williams International support is robust. The CJ2+ occupies a strong position in the used-light-jet market: more capable than the CJ1/CJ1+, less expensive than the CJ3.

Cessna Citation CJ2+ Inventory by Country

United States18
Japan2
Austria2
Switzerland1
MC1
New Zealand1

Cessna Citation CJ2+ Inventory by State

California28
Texas23
Florida16
Kansas13
North Carolina12
Georgia8
Arkansas6
Tennessee5
Ohio5
Michigan5
Pennsylvania5
Utah5

Cessna Citation CJ2+ by Price

Under $500k2

Cessna Citation CJ2+ by Decade

2000s1
2010s1

Recently Sold Cessna Citation CJ2+

2007 Citation CJ2+$3,895,000
2012 Citation CJ2+$420,000

Cessna Citation CJ2+ Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation CJ2+. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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