Cessna Citation VII 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 VII
The Cessna Citation VII is a midsize business jet produced from 1992 to 2000, the final and most powerful variant of the Citation III family featuring upgraded Honeywell TFE731-4R engines. Seating up to 10 passengers, the Citation VII cruises at 420 knots with a range of 1,730 nautical miles, delivering strong performance in the midsize jet category.
With fuel burn of approximately 195 gallons per hour, variable hourly costs around $2,800, and annual fixed costs near $350,000, the Citation VII offers competitive midsize jet economics. The swept-wing design provides efficient high-altitude cruise performance and a smooth ride.
The Citation VII appeals to corporate operators and charter companies seeking an affordable midsize jet with the speed and capability to handle demanding domestic routes. While this is a different database entry from the ultra-long-range Citation VII variant, it represents the production specifications that made this model a popular choice for operators who valued performance and Cessna service support.
Cessna Citation VII Specifications
Model specThe Cessna Citation VII is a 10-seat midsize jet with a cruise speed of 420 kt (778 km/h), a range of 1,730 nm (3,204 km), and a useful load of 5,400 lbs (2,449 kg).
Cessna Citation VII Listings
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Browse all Cessna models →Cessna Citation VII Price & Cost
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 VII
Buying a Cessna Citation VII 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 VII
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Cessna Citation VII 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 VII by Price
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 12 |
Recently Sold Cessna Citation VII
| 1987 Citation II | $575,000 |
| 1981 Citation II | $1,100,000 |
| 2007 Citation Jet 2+ | $200,000 |
Cessna Citation VII Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation VII. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database