1996 Cessna Citation CJ1
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
• Engine Maintenance Program: TAP Elite • Enrolled on Pro Parts & CESCOM • 2020 Paint • Executive 5 Passenger Configuration w/ Forward Divan • Honeywell & Garmin Avionics • Doc 10 Complied with Feb 2024
Interior
Four individual cabin seats, an entry door side-facing seat and an aft solid divider. Right-hand non-belted flushing lavatory finished in medium tan leather with nickel plating and a forward refreshment center of glossy walnut veneer cabinetry. Completed by West Star Aviation in 2006.
Exterior
New Paint completed in 2020
Modifications / STCs
• • Locking fuel Caps
• • 50 Cubic Foot Oxygen System
• • Baggage Ski-Tube Extension
• • EROS Oxygen Masks
• • Engine Synchronizers
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gantt Aviation
aircraftexchange.com
|
Contact for price
|
Georgetown, TX | Apr 26, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Gantt Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
|
$1,225,000
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Jay Gantt
avpay.aero
|
Contact for Price
|
AR | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
|
$1,225,000
|
Georgetown, TX | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Gantt Aviation
controller.com
|
$1,225,000
|
Georgetown, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Gantt Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$1,241,706 *
GBP £927,890
|
Georgetown, TX | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Gantt Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$1,263,125
|
Georgetown, Texas, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna Citation CJ1
This 1996 Cessna Citation CJ1 (N525BT) is a 6-seat light jet with 6,047 hours on the airframe. There are currently 72 Citation CJ1 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $595,000 to $2,395,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $1,225,000.
The Citation CJ1 cruises at 359 kts (665 km/h) with a range of 1,150 nm (2,130 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 41,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 110 GPH (416 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $605/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $1,800/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $280,000. With 6,047 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (5,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna Citation CJ1 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
WHITING WINGS LLC
Registration Address
ALEXANDER, AR
Certificate Issued
2009-04-07
Airworthiness
1996-11-14
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N525BT.
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