Cessna Citation III Aircraft 1980s
1980s heavy jets include Gulfstream III/IV (early), Hawker 800 (early), Falcon 900 (early), Challenger 600/601. Rolls-Royce Tay, BR710 (predecessors) and TFE731 engines from this era are proven; airframes are heavily mandate-upgraded by now. Two-crew operations standard; recurrent training requirements unchanged from modern equivalents. Pre-buy must include thorough mandate- compliance audit and engine-program enrollment verification.
10 used Cessna Citation III aircraft for sale 1980s · 10-seat · $1.1M – $1.2M · updated 15 min ago
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About the Cessna Citation III
The Cessna Citation III is a midsize business jet produced from 1983 to 1991, featuring a swept wing design and two Honeywell TFE731 engines. Cruising at 431 knots with a range of 2,054 nautical miles, the Citation III was one of the fastest business jets of its era. It appeals to operators seeking midsize speed at affordable pre-owned prices.
Cessna Citation III Specifications
Model specThe Cessna Citation III is a 10-seat midsize jet with a cruise speed of 431 kt (798 km/h), a range of 2,054 nm (3,804 km).
10 Cessna Citation III For Sale
There are currently 10 used Cessna Citation III for sale, ranging from $1,100,000 to $1,175,000, with a median asking price of $1,137,500.
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How much does a Cessna Citation III cost? Used Citation III prices: $1.1M – $1.2M, average $1.1M (median $1.1M), across 2 priced of 10 active listings.
Based on 1 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.
Buying a Used Cessna Citation III
Buying a Cessna Citation III 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 III
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Cessna Citation III 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 III by Price
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 12 |
Recently Sold Cessna Citation III
| 1987 Citation II | $575,000 |
| 1981 Citation II | $1,100,000 |
| 2007 Citation Jet 2+ | $200,000 |
Cessna Citation III Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation III. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database