Cessna Citation VII Aircraft in Canada
Canadian-registered aircraft (C- prefix) operate under Transport Canada certification standards similar to FAA but with specific differences in maintenance, equipment, and operations. Canadian aircraft frequently transact cross-border to US buyers; import process requires FAA airworthiness re-certification and possible equipment changes.
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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