Cessna Citation CJ4 Aircraft in United Kingdom
UK-registered aircraft (G- prefix) operate under EASA certification (post-Brexit some divergence). UK GA market smaller than US but with strong support network around London (Biggin Hill, Stansted), Manchester and major regional airports. Cross-border transactions to/from EU and US require import documentation and possible mod work.
1 used Cessna Citation CJ4 aircraft for sale in United Kingdom · 10-seat · updated 6 hours ago
About the Cessna Citation CJ4
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light-to-midsize business jet produced since 2010, the flagship of the CJ family. Seating up to 10, it cruises at 451 knots with a range of 2,165 nautical miles, powered by twin Williams FJ44-4A engines.
With fuel burn of approximately 160 gallons per hour, variable hourly costs around $2,100, and annual fixed costs near $350,000, the CJ4 bridges the gap between light and midsize jets. Single-pilot certified with Garmin Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, it appeals to owner-operators wanting Citation performance with true coast-to-coast range.
Cessna Citation CJ4 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna Citation CJ4 is a 10-seat light jet with a cruise speed of 420 kt (778 km/h), a range of 2,165 nm (4,010 km), and a useful load of 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg).
1 Cessna Citation CJ4 For Sale
Compare Cessna Citation CJ4
See how the Cessna Citation CJ4 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
⏲ Compare Cessna Citation CJ generations →Cessna Citation CJ4 Price & Cost
Based on 2 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 CJ4 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 CJ4
Buying a Cessna Citation CJ4 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 CJ4
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Cessna Citation CJ4 Inventory by Country
| United States | 221 |
| Germany | 10 |
| Japan | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 7 |
| Canada | 6 |
| France | 6 |
Cessna Citation CJ4 Inventory by State
| California | 26 |
| 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 CJ4 by Price
| Under $500k | 2 |
Cessna Citation CJ4 by Decade
| 2010s | 1 |
Recently Sold Cessna Citation CJ4
| 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 CJ4 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation CJ4. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database