Cessna Citation CJ2 Aircraft in North Carolina
North Carolina has a strong GA presence with hubs at Raleigh-Durham (RDU/TTA), Charlotte (KCLT/JQF), Asheville (AVL) and Wilmington (ILM). Honda Aircraft Company is based in Greensboro. Diverse terrain ranges from coastal to Appalachian. Year-round flying conditions favourable.
4 used Cessna Citation CJ2 aircraft for sale in North Carolina · 8-seat · updated 7 hours ago
About the Cessna Citation CJ2
The Cessna Citation CJ2 is a light business jet produced from 2003 to 2013, offering a step up in range and cabin size from the CJ1. Seating up to 8, the CJ2 cruises at 389 knots with a range of 1,520 nautical miles, powered by twin Williams FJ44-2C engines.
With fuel burn of approximately 130 gallons per hour, variable hourly costs around $1,600, and annual fixed costs near $230,000, the CJ2 provides efficient light jet performance. Single-pilot certification and Collins Pro Line 21 avionics make it accessible for owner-operators.
The Citation CJ2 appeals to business pilots and small corporations seeking light jet capability with Cessna reliability and service support. It occupies a sweet spot in the Citation Jet family between the smaller CJ1 and the longer-range CJ3.
Cessna Citation CJ2 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna Citation CJ2 is a 8-seat light jet with a cruise speed of 389–407 kt (720–754 km/h), a range of 1,480–1,520 nm (2,741–2,815 km), and a useful load of 3,450 lbs (1,565 kg).
4 Cessna Citation CJ2 For Sale
Cessna Citation CJ2 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation CJ2+ | 2006–2013 | 8 | 407 kts (754 km/h) | 1,480 nm (2,741 km) | — | $3.2M – $4.1M | A modernised mid-range single-pilot CitationJet — FADEC engines and updated avionics make it the pick of the CJ2 line on the used market. | 20 |
Compare Cessna Citation CJ2
See how the Cessna Citation CJ2 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
⏲ Compare Cessna Citation CJ generations →Cessna Citation CJ2 Price & Cost
Based on 3 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 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.
Lowest around $590,000 (2025 models) · highest around $4,850,000 (2011). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Cessna Citation CJ2
Buying a Cessna Citation CJ2 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 CJ2
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Cessna Citation CJ2 Inventory by Country
| United States | 218 |
| Germany | 10 |
| Japan | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 7 |
| Canada | 6 |
| France | 6 |
Cessna Citation CJ2 Inventory by State
| California | 25 |
| Texas | 17 |
| Florida | 17 |
| North Carolina | 15 |
| Kansas | 10 |
| Georgia | 7 |
| Michigan | 5 |
| Connecticut | 5 |
| Arkansas | 5 |
| Delaware | 4 |
| Maryland | 4 |
| Colorado | 4 |
Cessna Citation CJ2 by Price
| Under $500k | 2 |
Cessna Citation CJ2 by Decade
| 2000s | 4 |
Recently Sold Cessna Citation CJ2
| 2021 Citation CJ4 | $10,850,000 |
| 2020 Citation CJ3+ | $9,274,952 |
| 2008 Citation CJ1 | $2,395,000 |
| 2022 Citation CJ3+ | $9,500,000 |
| 2020 Citation CJ3+ | $8,995,000 |
| 2010 Citation CJ4 | $6,250,000 |
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