Cessna Citation X 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.

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

4 used Cessna Citation X aircraft for sale in Texas · 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

2014 Cessna Citation X

2014 Cessna Citation X for sale
$11,200,000
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Total Time 1,826
Reg# N537WC US
Location Austin, TX
Via OutlierJets
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2017 Cessna Citation X

2017 Cessna Citation X for sale
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Total Time 230
Reg# N817WH US
Location TX
Via jetAVIVA

1999 Cessna Citation X

1999 Cessna Citation X for sale
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Total Time 4,050
Reg# N703DM US
Location Fort Worth, TX
Via Aviano Aircraft Company
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2002 Cessna Citation X

2002 Cessna Citation X for sale
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Total Time 3,825
Reg# N600AW US
Location TX
Via jetAVIVA

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

1990s1
2000s1
2010s2

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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