Cessna Citation Encore Aircraft in North Carolina

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The Cessna Citation Encore is a light business jet produced from 2000 to 2006 — the final and most capable development of the Citation V / Ultra (Model 560) family. It pairs the proven straight-wing airframe with more powerful Pratt and Whitney Canada PW535A engines, delivering improved climb, hot-and-high, and short-field performance over the earlier Ultra along with updated avionics. Seating up to eight, the Encore cruises around 430 knots with a range of roughly 1,800 nautical miles, and is valued for dependable powerplants and the low operating cost that made the Citation V line popular with owner-operators and charter fleets. The later Encore+ introduced FADEC-equipped PW535B engines.

Cessna Citation Encore aircraft for sale

1 used Cessna Citation Encore aircraft for sale in North Carolina · 9-seat · Used median asking $3,250,000 · updated yesterday

Cessna Citation Encore Specifications

Model spec

The Cessna Citation Encore is a 9-seat light jet with a cruise speed of 390–430 kt (722–796 km/h), a range of 1,750–1,960 nm (3,241–3,630 km), and a useful load of 4,000–4,500 lbs (1,814–2,041 kg).

Performance
Cruise390–430 kt (722–796 km/h)
Max Speed426–445 kt (789–824 km/h)
Range1,750–1,960 nm (3,241–3,630 km)
Service Ceiling45,000 ft (13,716 m)
Engine & Fuel
EnginePRATT & WHITNEY PW535A
Fuel Capacity487.0–515.0 gal (1,843–1,949 L)
Fuel Burn140.0–155.0 GPH (530–587 L/h)
TBO3,500–4,500 hrs
ICAO TypeC560
Weights & Seats
Seats8–9
Max Gross Weight15,900–16,800 lbs (7,212–7,620 kg)
Useful Load4,000–4,500 lbs (1,814–2,041 kg)
Production2000–2009

Cessna Citation Encore for Sale

Cessna Citation Encore asking prices range from $2,395,000 to $3,795,000, with a median of $3,250,000 (market reference $2,700,000).

2004 Cessna Citation Encore

2004 Cessna Citation Encore for sale
$2,395,000
For Sale
Total Time 13,752
Reg# N560CB US
Location Elizabethtown, NC
Via AeroSolutions
Multiple sources

Cessna Citation Encore Variants

Variant Years Seats Cruise Range Useful load Price range Best for Listings for sale
Citation V 1989–1994 9 390 kts (722 km/h) 1,800 nm (3,334 km) 4,250 lbs (1,928 kg) — Choose the Citation V / Ultra for the lowest-cost entry into this stand-up light-jet class. Choose the Bravo for more efficient PW530A engines and updated systems. Choose the Encore / Encore+ for the most capable of the group — more powerful PW535 engines, more range and the newest avionics, the version most buyers prefer if budget allows. 70
Citation V Ultra 1994–1999 8 430 kts (796 km/h) 1,960 nm (3,630 km) 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) $447K – $2.3M A capable late light jet of the Citation V line — a stand-up-cabin twinjet offering a lot of cabin and range for the money on the used market. 14
Citation ENCORE+ 2006–2009 8 426 kts (789 km/h) 1,750 nm (3,241 km) 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) — The most capable classic Citation light jet — FADEC engines and updated avionics make it the top of the V, Bravo and Encore line on the used market. 6

Compare Cessna Citation Encore

See how the Cessna Citation Encore stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.

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Cessna Citation Encore Price & Cost

How much does a Cessna Citation Encore cost? Used Citation Encore prices: $2.4M – $3.8M, average $3.2M (median $3.2M); market reference $2.7M, across 7 priced of 1 active listings.

Cessna Citation Encore 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 Encore Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (145.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$89,900/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$300,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$2,000/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 4,000 hrs)$300,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

On this Citation the engine maintenance program dominates the budget — hot-section and overhaul time on the Pratt & Whitney / JT15D-class engines, and whether they are enrolled on an hourly program, swing cost far more than purchase price. Add phase inspections, avionics mandates such as ADS-B, insurance and recurrent training; program enrollment and inspections-due decide the real economics, not the headline price.

Cessna Citation Encore 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.

$3550K $2011K $471K
$1700K
$471K
$1895K
$2064K
$3000K
$3225K
$3550K
’90
’93
’01
’04

Lowest around $471,250 (1991 models) · highest around $3,550,000 (2004). 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 Encore

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

What to check before buying

The Citation Encore (Model 560 Encore) re-engines the familiar straight-wing 560 cabin with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535A turbofans — replacing the JT15D family used in the Citation V and V Ultra with a more modern powerplant, while keeping the non-stretched 560 fuselage. Produced from roughly 2000 to 2009 (including the later Encore+), it sits between the V Ultra (JT15D) and the XLS (stretched, PW545) in the 560-family progression.

Encore versus V Ultra — the engine choice: The primary difference is engine generation. The PW535A is newer than the JT15D-5 in the V Ultra — more modern fuel delivery and maintenance profile. Buyers choosing between these two are essentially choosing between JT15D support maturity and the PW535A's more contemporary design. The 560 airframe is the same.

Encore versus XLS — the cabin choice: The XLS uses the stretched 560XL fuselage (more cabin length) and the larger PW545 engine. If the non-stretched 560 cabin is sufficient for your typical missions, the Encore delivers modern engines at lower cost than the XLS.

Crew: The 560 Encore is a two-crew aircraft. Factor a second crew member into ownership economics.

Buy it if: you want a modern-engine 560-cabin Citation — PW535A and glass avionics in the non-stretched fuselage — at lower cost than the XLS. The JT15D-powered V Ultra costs less but carries an older engine generation; the XLS adds cabin length at higher cost.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna Citation Encore

What is the Citation Encore?
The Citation Encore is a light-to-midsize Cessna business jet produced 2000–2009, based on the Model 560 fuselage that also underpins the Citation V. Like the Bravo's relationship to the Citation II, the Encore is the refined evolution of the 560 line — updating the Citation V's JT15D-5 engines with the newer Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535A and associated systems improvements. The Encore's 560-series fuselage is wider than the CJ-family cabins, making it a popular choice for buyers prioritizing cabin comfort.
What distinguishes the Encore from the Citation V?
The primary distinction is the engine upgrade — the Encore replaced the Citation V's Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 with the PW535A (and the PW535B on the Encore+), providing higher thrust, better fuel efficiency, and reduced noise. The Encore also received avionics updates versus the V. The 560-series fuselage and fundamental airframe design are shared; the Encore is best understood as the refined final expression of the Citation V concept.
What should I look for when buying a pre-owned Citation Encore?
Engine health is paramount — PW535 inspection records, hot-section status, and AD compliance. The 560-series pressurization system and door seals warrant standard Citation inspection attention. Avionics package matters: later Encores received better glass-panel options, so verify what is installed, and confirm ADS-B compliance status. The Encore+ introduced additional avionics improvements — clarify which specific model year and configuration you are evaluating.
How fast and how far does the Citation Encore fly?
The Encore cruises at approximately 425 kt with a range of approximately 1,900 nm depending on payload and configuration. These figures make it competitive with the CJ2 and CJ3 on range, with the cabin-size advantage over those aircraft as the differentiating factor.
Encore vs CJ2 or Bravo — which should I choose?
See the dedicated compare pages. In short: the Encore offers the most cabin volume of the three at comparable speed and range, at the trade of legacy 560-series systems versus the modern CitationJet design. The Bravo (also legacy heritage) has a smaller cabin; the CJ2 is a modern design. Buyers who specifically want the widest cabin in this performance band typically favor the Encore.
Is the Citation Encore (and Encore+) well-supported?
Yes — the 560 series has decades of support infrastructure, and PW535 engines are covered by Pratt & Whitney Canada's network. The Encore+ brought additional avionics standardization. As with any out-of-production aircraft, budget for avionics updates and potential mandate-compliance work, but the type is not orphaned.

Cessna Citation Encore Inventory by Country

United States16
Germany1

Cessna Citation Encore Inventory by State

Texas15
Florida12
Arkansas3
North Carolina2
North Dakota2
New York2
Ohio2
Tennessee2
Wisconsin2
California2
Connecticut2

Cessna Citation Encore by Price

Under $500k2

Cessna Citation Encore by Decade

2000s1

Cessna Citation Encore Safety Record

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

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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