Cessna Citation I Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
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About the Cessna Citation I
The Cessna Citation I is the original Citation business jet — a straight-wing, stand-up-cabin light jet that launched the most successful business-jet family in the world in 1972. Slower and smaller than later Citations, it is among the most affordable jets on the used market, and some versions were certified for single-pilot operation as the Citation I/SP. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna Citation I listings currently on the market.
Cessna Citation I Specifications
Model specThe Cessna Citation I is a 7-seat very light jet with a cruise speed of 345–431 kt (639–798 km/h), a range of 1,500–2,054 nm (2,778–3,804 km), and a useful load of 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg).
Cessna Citation I Listings
No Cessna Citation I currently listed for sale.
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Cessna Citation I Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation II | 1978–1996 | 10 | 345 kts (639 km/h) | 1,600 nm (2,963 km) | 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) | $273K – $2.6M | An early, often single-pilot-certified light jet — among the most affordable ways into Citation jet ownership on the used market. | 76 |
| Citation III | 1983–1991 | 10 | 431 kts (798 km/h) | 2,054 nm (3,804 km) | — | $1.1M – $1.2M | A capable legacy midsize Citation — a fast, swept-wing stand-up-cabin jet offering strong speed and cabin for the money on the used market. | 11 |
Compare Cessna Citation I
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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.
Buying a Used Cessna Citation I
Buying a Cessna Citation I 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 I
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Cessna Citation I Inventory by State
| Florida | 35 |
| Texas | 12 |
| California | 6 |
| North Carolina | 5 |
| Virginia | 5 |
| Tennessee | 4 |
| Colorado | 4 |
| South Carolina | 4 |
| Oklahoma | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 |
| Kansas | 3 |
| Connecticut | 3 |
Cessna Citation I by Price
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 12 |
Recently Sold Cessna Citation I
| 1987 Citation II | $575,000 |
| 1981 Citation II | $1,100,000 |
| 2007 Citation Jet 2+ | $200,000 |
Cessna Citation I Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation I. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database