1996 Cessna Citation CJ1 for sale

1996 Cessna Citation CJ1

Light Jet

FOR SALE
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Location Redmond, OR
Engine SMOH 5,164 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 525-0157
Reg # N54HC
Engine Turbo-fan ×2
Cruise 359 kts (665 km/h)
ICAO Type C525
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin 750

Description

AvSKYJETS proudly presents this turnkey CJ. This low-time aircraft comes fully enrolled on tap blue with dual Garmin 750's and highly desirable tamarack winglets. Aircraft has been US based since new with no expense spared. The doc 10 was completed at West Star on 9/23.Contact us today!

Interior

Seating For Up to Six Passengers with Four Passenger Seats in a Center Club Configuration, A Forward Side-Facing Seat and a Belted Lavatory Seat, Indirect Cabin Lighting, Dual USB Ports

Exterior

Gray/Blue w/Red Overall Polished Gray Upper Fuselage and Balboa Blue Lower Fuselage Deep Red Accent Striping, LED Navigation Lights

Inspection

Doc 10 CW 9/2023 at Weststar

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna Citation CJ1

This 1996 Cessna Citation CJ1 (N54HC) is a 6-seat light jet . There are currently 72 Citation CJ1 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $595,000 to $2,395,000.

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.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (THREE BEARS AVIATION LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $1,650 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna Citation CJ1 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
359 kts (665 km/h)
Max Speed
389 kts (720 km/h)
Range
1,150 nm (2,130 km)
Ceiling
41,000 ft (12,497 m)
Max Weight
10,600 lbs (4,808 kg)
Useful Load
2,850 lbs (1,293 kg)
Fuel Capacity
357 gal (1351 L)
Fuel Burn
110 GPH (416 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
5,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA Citation CJ1

Fuel Burn
110.0 GPH
~$715/hr
Variable Cost
$1,800/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$280,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$260,000
every 5,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA Citation CJ1. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

THREE BEARS AVIATION LLC

Registration Address

PRINEVILLE, OR

Certificate Issued

2024-10-25

Airworthiness

1996-10-24

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Redmond, OR

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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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N54HC.

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