Cessna Citation Legacy Aircraft in Texas
Texas has one of the largest active GA pilot populations in the US, with extensive aircraft infrastructure across Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio metros and strong support networks for most major aircraft brands. Major flight schools, dealer networks, MRO facilities and overhaul shops are concentrated here.
12 used Cessna Citation Legacy aircraft for sale in Texas · $273K – $11.2M · updated 2 hours ago
About the Cessna Citation Legacy
The legacy Cessna Citations are the earlier members of the Citation family — the aircraft that built the line's reputation before the modern CJ, Excel and Sovereign series. They span the light Citation I and II (JT15D engines), the midsize Citation III, VI and VII (Honeywell TFE731 engines, T-tail), and the record-fast super-midsize Citation X (Rolls-Royce engines, cruising near Mach 0.9 — one of the fastest civilian jets ever built). These models offer a lot of jet for the money on the used market, backed by the large Citation support network.
Cessna Citation Legacy Specifications
Model specThe Cessna Citation Legacy is a light jet with a cruise speed of 345–480 kt (639–889 km/h), a range of 1,500–3,070 nm (2,778–5,686 km), and a useful load of 4,000–6,800 lbs (1,814–3,084 kg).
12 Cessna Citation Legacy For Sale
Browse all 12 listings →There are currently 12 used Cessna Citation Legacy for sale, ranging from $273,750 to $11,200,000, with a median asking price of $647,475.
Cessna Citation Legacy Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation | — | — | — | — | — | — | Choose the Mustang / M2 for the most affordable entry into Citation jet ownership (often single-pilot). Step up to the CJ series for more cabin, range and speed in an entry light jet. The V / Bravo / Encore are the classic light-jet workhorses; the Excel / XLS is the best-selling midsize Citation with a stand-up cabin. For the most cabin, range and speed, the super-midsize Sovereign, Latitude and Longitude top the line. The Legacy models (Citation I through VII, plus the record-fast Citation X) are the earlier, lower-cost airframes. | 985 |
| Citation I | 1971–1985 | 7 | 350 kts (648 km/h) | 1,500 nm (2,778 km) | — | $330K – $1.6M | The original and most affordable Citation jet — an entry into jet ownership, with single-pilot-certified I/SP versions available. | 22 |
| 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 |
| Citation VII | 1992–2000 | 10 | 420 kts (778 km/h) | 1,730 nm (3,204 km) | 5,400 lbs (2,449 kg) | $1.2M – $1.8M | A fast, capable legacy midsize Citation — a stand-up-cabin jet offering strong speed and cabin for the money on the used market. | 15 |
| Citation X | 1996–2018 | 12 | 480 kts (889 km/h) | 3,070 nm (5,686 km) | 6,800 lbs (3,084 kg) | $3.8M – $11.2M | The fastest civilian jet ever certified — a super-midsize jet for buyers who want class-leading speed and transcontinental range for the money. | 35 |
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Browse all Cessna models →Cessna Citation Legacy Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna Citation Legacy cost? Used Citation Legacy prices: $273K – $11.2M, average $2.6M (median $647K), across 6 priced of 12 active listings.
Based on 35 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 Legacy
Buying a Cessna Citation Legacy 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 Legacy
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Cessna Citation Legacy 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 Legacy by Price
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 12 |
Recently Sold Cessna Citation Legacy
| 1987 Citation II | $575,000 |
| 1981 Citation II | $1,100,000 |
| 2007 Citation Jet 2+ | $200,000 |
Cessna Citation Legacy Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation Legacy. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database