Cessna Citation Legacy Aircraft under $500,000
13 used Cessna Citation Legacy aircraft for sale under $500,000 · $273K – $460K · 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).
13 Cessna Citation Legacy For Sale
Browse all 13 listings →There are currently 13 used Cessna Citation Legacy for sale, ranging from $273,750 to $460,018, with a median asking price of $375,000.
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 – $460K, average $373K (median $375K), across 13 priced of 13 active listings.
Based on 39 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 | 37 |
| Texas | 13 |
| South Carolina | 8 |
| Virginia | 7 |
| California | 6 |
| North Carolina | 5 |
| Oklahoma | 4 |
| Tennessee | 4 |
| Washington | 4 |
| Kansas | 4 |
| Colorado | 4 |
| Connecticut | 3 |
Cessna Citation Legacy by Price
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 13 |
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