2004 Cessna Citation Encore
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Paint and Interior Completed January 2023 by Elliot. • L3 Avance GoGo Biz WiFi (w/Panel Mounted On/Off Annun.) installed by Elliott January 2023. • Garmin GTN-750/GTN-650 installed by Columbia Avionics. • Garmin Flight stream 510 & True-Blue Instrument Mounted Dual USB Installation.
Interior
Eight (8) place executive interior with four center club seats, two aft, forward-facing seats, and a two-place forward, divan in tan leather with pillow headrests, lower sidewalls, and matching carpet throughout. LH FWD refreshment center with high gloss laminate cabinetry. Aft belted, flushing toilet completes the interior. New 1/2023 by Elliot.
Exterior
Overall Chevron White with Black Metallic, Maroon, & Pumice accent stripes. New 1/2023 by Elliot.
Modifications / STCs
• Locking Fuel Caps
• Nose Baggage Carpet Installation
• Overwater Life Vests
• Bose Headphone Jacks
• Tracking Cockpit Sunvisor Installation
• Cockpit Speaker Mute Switch
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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Plainfield, IN | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Plainfield, IN | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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aviationtrader.com.au
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Plainfield, Indiana, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna Citation Encore
This 2004 Cessna Citation Encore (N856AC) is a 9-seat light jet . There are currently 18 Citation Encore aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $2,395,000 to $3,795,000.
The Citation Encore cruises at 400 kts (741 km/h) with a range of 1,900 nm (3,519 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 45,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 145 GPH (549 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $798/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $2,000/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $300,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna Citation Encore — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N856AC.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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