Cessna Citation X Aircraft in North Carolina

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The Citation X (and updated Citation X+) is among the fastest civil jets ever — produced 1996-2018, cruising near Mach 0.9 (up to Mach 0.935 max) on twin Rolls-Royce AE3007 engines. Range ~3,200 nm; eight-to-twelve seat cabin. The Citation X+ added more cabin and range. A legend for owners who want coast-to-coast speed.

Cessna Citation X aircraft for sale

3 used Cessna Citation X aircraft for sale in North Carolina · 12-seat · Reference price ~$6,000,000 ($4,000,000–$9,000,000) · updated yesterday

Cessna Citation X Specifications

Model spec

The Cessna Citation X is a 12-seat super-midsize jet with a cruise speed of 433–480 kt (802–889 km/h), a range of 1,796–3,070 nm (3,326–5,686 km), and a useful load of 6,000–6,800 lbs (2,722–3,084 kg).

Performance
Cruise433–480 kt (802–889 km/h)
Max Speed441–527 kt (817–976 km/h)
Range1,796–3,070 nm (3,326–5,686 km)
Service Ceiling45,000–51,000 ft (13,716–15,545 m)
Engine & Fuel
EngineROLLS-ROYCE AE3007C
Fuel Capacity950.0–1,050.0 gal (3,596–3,974 L)
Fuel Burn185.0–260.0 GPH (700–984 L/h)
TBO4,500–5,000 hrs
ICAO TypeC750
Weights & Seats
Seats9–12
Max Gross Weight20,200–36,100 lbs (9,163–16,375 kg)
Useful Load6,000–6,800 lbs (2,722–3,084 kg)
Production1996–2018

Cessna Citation X for Sale

1999 Cessna Citation X

1999 Cessna Citation X for sale
Contact for Price
On Request
Total Time 7,095
Location Raleigh, NC
Via Jetcraft
Multiple sources

2001 Cessna Citation X

2001 Cessna Citation X for sale
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On Request
Total Time 10,062
Reg# N980JS US
Location Kinston, NC
Via flyExclusive Aircraft Sales
Multiple sources

1997 Cessna Citation X

1997 Cessna Citation X for sale
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On Request
Total Time 8,725
Reg# N347WS US
Location Charlotte, NC
Via Leviate Air Group
Multiple sources
Listed 2mo ago

Cessna Citation X Variants

Variant Years Seats Cruise Range Useful load Price range Best for Listings for sale
Citation XLS 2003–2025 9 433 kts (802 km/h) 1,796 nm (3,326 km) 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) $1.8M – $7.5M The best-selling midsize Citation on the used market — a stand-up cabin and transcontinental range with light-jet economics and runway flexibility. 5
Citation XLS+ 2008–2023 9 441 kts (817 km/h) 2,100 nm (3,889 km) — $6.5M – $15.3M Choose the Citation XLS+ for the newest, best-equipped 560XL midsize jet - FADEC engines and modern avionics with a stand-up cabin. 7

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Cessna Citation X Price & Cost

Cessna Citation X Price Guide

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.

Cessna Citation X Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (260.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$161,200/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$500,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$3,800/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 5,000 hrs)$600,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

The Citation X burns approximately 260 gph - among the highest in the large-cabin category, consistent with its high-speed turbofan configuration. Total operating cost (fuel, crew, maintenance, hangar) sits well above the midsize class, with high-thrust turbofan engine and hot-section programs the dominant maintenance item. Large-cabin operation requires a two-pilot crew. The Citation X operates at the level where ownership cost is typically managed through charter revenue or fractional programs rather than sole owner-pilot economics.

Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Cessna Citation X

Buying a Cessna Citation X comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

The Cessna Citation X is a large-cabin, high-speed business jet - two turbofan engines, approximately 480 knots cruise, 3,070 nm range, and an FL510 ceiling - one of the fastest civil production aircraft ever built. At roughly Mach 0.92, it transits the same routes in materially less block time than most competing large-cabin jets.

Speed as the mission proposition. The Citation X's speed advantage is genuine and operationally significant: a US coast-to-coast flight that takes a midsize jet five to five-and-a-half hours takes the Citation X around four. On transatlantic routes the time saved translates into real recovery time for time-sensitive travelers. The X trades higher fuel burn for this speed - a proposition that suits operators who can quantify the value of saved time.

Citation X+ (later generation). The later, updated Citation X+ extended speed and range further with improved engines and winglets. If the specific aircraft is an X+, its speeds and range differ from the original X - verify against the aircraft's type certificate.

Buy it if your mission has a quantifiable time value that justifies the Citation X's speed and correspondingly high operating cost - transatlantic operations, frequent coast-to-coast scheduling, or executive time optimization where block-time savings justify the acquisition and fuel premium.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna Citation X

About the Cessna Citation X
The Citation X (later marketed as the Citation Ten) was produced 1996–2018, powered by two Rolls-Royce AE3007C engines. It cruises at Mach 0.92 (approximately 527 kt) — making it the fastest civilian business aircraft for a significant period after its introduction — with a range of approximately 3,100 nm and seating for up to eight passengers. Two pilots are required. The Citation X is the performance flagship of the Citation family: purpose-built for speed above all else.
Why is the Citation X's speed significant?
Mach 0.92 cruise places the Citation X faster than nearly all other business jets, the majority of which cruise at Mach 0.75–0.84. On a 2,000-nm leg, the Citation X arrives 30–60 minutes ahead of a typical large-cabin aircraft. For passengers whose time has high value, the X's speed premium translates directly to productivity.
Citation X vs Citation Sovereign — which is right for the mission?
The Citation X prioritizes speed; the Sovereign prioritizes range efficiency and operating cost. For missions where time is the primary constraint (coast-to-coast, transatlantic rush), the X is the tool. For missions where range comfort or lower operating cost per hour matters more than the last few knots, the Sovereign is the more economical choice. The Rolls-Royce AE3007 is a higher-cost engine to maintain than the Sovereign's PW306.
What are Citation X maintenance considerations?
Rolls-Royce AE3007C engine health and hot-section scheduling — the AE3007 is a turbofan with a different overhaul profile than the PW306. Airframe inspection at prescribed intervals (high-speed aircraft have more stringent fatigue tracking). Two-pilot crew training and recurrency. The Citation X's maintenance is significantly more expensive per hour than CJ-series Citations.
Is the Citation X still in production?
No — production ended in 2018. Textron Aviation discontinued the Citation X without a direct speed-class replacement; the current lineup's fastest Citation is the Longitude at approximately Mach 0.84. AE3007 overhaul is supported through Rolls-Royce's network.

Cessna Citation X Inventory by Country

United States27
Canada2
Austria1

Cessna Citation X Inventory by State

Texas4
Florida3
North Carolina3

Cessna Citation X by Decade

1990s2
2000s1

Cessna Citation X Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation X. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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