Cessna / 1971 - 1985
Cessna Citation I
The Cessna Citation I is a light jet manufactured by Cessna between 1971 and 1985.
Explore detailsThe Cessna CJ1 model is classified in the Light Jet category with six seats and an enclosed lavatory. The Citation CJ1 improved upon the original CitationJet with an updated EFIS avionics suite and an increased maximum takeoff weight. The CJ1 can be single-pilot operated. As of June 2020, 88% of the Citati...
The Citation CJ1 is usually configured to accommodate 5 passengers. The cabin door is fitted with a double seal fastener, which helps with the reduction of cabin noise. The cabin of the Citation CJ1 stretches to 11 fe...
The Cessna Citation CJ1 is equipped with two Williams Rolls-Royce FJ44-1A turbofans. Each engine is rated for 1,900 pounds of thrust, giving the Citation CJ1 impressive take-off and climb performance. On the fuel-effi...
The Citation CJ1 comes equipped with the advanced Pro Line 21 avionics package, complete with three 10 inch by 8 inch flat panel LCD screens capable of operating as Primary Flight Displays and Multi-Function Displays....
This jet is one of the most economical jets available for charter flights from and to New York, with a wide range of availability in several major aviation markets. The cost to charter this jet starts at around $2,500 an hour. Hourly charter rates do not include all taxes, fuel, and other fees. Charter costs will va...
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Value History
Pre-owned market movement based on the stored acquisition timeline.
Range Profile
Compares practical operating range against full-seat and ferry scenarios.
Estimated reduction per added passenger: 16 NM
Hourly Cost Mix
North America hourly ownership cost composition based on stored operating inputs.
Noise Profile
Stored operational noise readings across the main reference conditions.
Key Facts
Purchase Price
The acquisition cost for the Cessna Citation I typically ranges from $4.5 million. The price of a jet depends on the production year; it can also go above the given range if the production is new.
It will cost buyers around $900K million a year which includes fuel, crew members, and maintenance, etc. The price of a pre-owned aircraft can be within $2 million.
You can find many sellers currently on different websites.
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Overview & History
The Cessna CJ1 model is classified in the Light Jet category with six seats and an enclosed lavatory. The Citation CJ1 improved upon the original CitationJet with an updated EFIS avionics suite and an increased maximum takeoff weight.
The CJ1 can be single-pilot operated.
As of June 2020, 88% of the Citation CJ1 aircraft were purchased pre-owned by their current owners, the other 12% new. 11.3% are for sale with more than half of those (64%) under an exclusive broker agreement.
When for sale the average time on the market is 367 days.
The original CitationJet (model 525) had its first flight in 1991 with FAA Certification in 1992 and then the first delivery in 1993. The Citation CJ1 was the second aircraft in the CitationJet/CJ series which replaced the original model CitationJet (CJ).
It began production in 2000 and ended manufacturing in 2005. During that time, a total of 198 aircraft were produced with all but three currently in operation.
Cessna Citation I Performance
The Cessna Citation CJ1 is equipped with two Williams Rolls-Royce FJ44-1A turbofans. Each engine is rated for 1,900 pounds of thrust, giving the Citation CJ1 impressive take-off and climb performance.
On the fuel-efficient front, this aircraft burns an average of 134 gallons of fuel per hour, making it an attractive economic option. The Citation CJ1 was designed to operate out of airports with short runways.
At sea level, the Citation CJ1 only needs 3,080 feet of runway to take off. Even at 5,000 feet of elevation, this private jet maintains its impressive performance and only requires 5,710 feet of runway.
The Citation CJ1 is capable of maintaining its long-range cruise speed of 329 knots at its maximum service ceiling of 41,000 feet. At altitudes as high as 35,000 feet, this private jet can comfortably maintain its high-speed cruise speed of 377 knots.
With a range of over 1,100 nautical miles, the Cessna Citation CJ1 is capable of reaching many destinations.
Cessna Citation I Interior
The Citation CJ1 is usually configured to accommodate 5 passengers. The cabin door is fitted with a double seal fastener, which helps with the reduction of cabin noise.
The cabin of the Citation CJ1 stretches to 11 feet in length, 4.8 feet in width, and 4.7 feet in height.
The Citation CJ1 features full-length dropped aisles, which yield a spacious, roomy environment. With three baggage compartments and 55 cubic feet of baggage capacity available, the Citation CJ1 is more than capable of accommodating any luggage you or your clients bring.
Twelve windows surround the cabin, allowing for a breathtaking view en route to your destination or a light atmosphere to get some work done while in transit.
Cockpit
The Citation CJ1 comes equipped with the advanced Pro Line 21 avionics package, complete with three 10 inch by 8 inch flat panel LCD screens capable of operating as Primary Flight Displays and Multi-Function Displays.
Other systems featured in this avionics suite include Single FMS-3000 coupled with VNAV and RNP 0.3 capability, Pro-Line 21 CNS radios, a Single Automatic Direction Finder (ADF), an electronic chart database, an XM Broadcast weather, an Integrated Flight Information System (IFIS), RTU-4220 radio tuning units, a Flight Management System (FMS), a File Server Unit (FSU) with enhanced map overlays, a solid-state weather radar, and a Maintenance Diagnostic System (MDS).
This private jet is the first in its class to come equipped with this sophisticated avionics technology package. This avionics system is simple enough to allow for single-pilot operations for greater flexibility in flight operation planning while reducing operating expenses.
Cessna Citation I Charter Cost
This jet is one of the most economical jets available for charter flights from and to New York, with a wide range of availability in several major aviation markets. The cost to charter this jet starts at around $2,500 an hour.
Hourly charter rates do not include all taxes, fuel, and other fees. Charter costs will vary based on year of make/model, schedule, routing, passenger & baggage totals, and other factors.
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