FADEC reduces workload and operating cost
The PW530A FADEC eliminates manual power adjustments, reduces fuel burn, simplifies startup and increases time between overhauls (5,000h TBO vs 4,000h for the JT15D).
Cessna Citation Bravo
C550Light JetDiscontinued1996–2006
Range
1,900 NM · 3,519 km
MTOW
6,713 kg
Cruise
405 kt · 750 km/h
Mach 0.70 · MMO
Seats
8
up to 8 passengers
Used price
US$ 2.0M
The Cessna Citation Bravo is a light jet produced between 1996 and 2006. Price: the Cessna Citation Bravo is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 2.0M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 1900 nm, a cruise speed of 405 kt (750 km/h), Mach 0.70, up to 8 passengers. In Brazil there are 27 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. There are 44 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 53 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/8/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
53 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 6 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 2.0MR$ 11.0M
market medianaging ≈ −2.7%/yr+8% vs Light Jet median
Entry
US$ 2.1M
model year 1997
Basis
Listings
real listings
Top of range
US$ 2.8M
model year 2006
Basis
Listings
real listings
Minimum
US$ 1.3M
R$ 6.9M
Median
US$ 2.0M
R$ 11.0M
Maximum
US$ 2.8M
R$ 15.2M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +2.8%/yr·1997→2006
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
9 of 10 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.13 to ×1.40 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Through a qualified importer
US$ 1.4M – 3.3M
R$ 7.8M – 18.2M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 1.6M – 3.9M
R$ 9.0M – 21.3M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 2.3K/h
R$ 12.8K/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 324.0K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 3.9K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 2.5K – 3.4K/h
R$ 13.8K – 18.7K/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators.
How we read this price · 6 sources · researched 6/4/2026
Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 2 of 10 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- AvBuyer - Cessna Citation Bravo for sale (+ Aircraft Bluebook Summer 2024 avg)
- Controller.com - Cessna Citation Bravo listings
- GlobalAir - Citation Bravo for sale
- FlyCraft - Citation Bravo specs & cost
- LibertyJet - Citation Bravo ownership costs
- aviacost - Citation Bravo operating cost
PTAX · R$ 5.5127 / US$ · 11/09/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
Apr 19, 1995
FAA cert.
Jan 08, 1997
ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
Feb 25, 1997
Units produced
336
Citation Bravo, successor to the Citation II with PW530A engines and better performance.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engines
- 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A with FADEC
- Max speed
- 405 kt
- Fuel
- 746.6 gal
- Rate of climb
- 3,190 ft/min
- Max operating Mach
- 0.7
- Landing distance
- 3,010 ft
- Thrust per engine
- 2,887 lbf
- Balanced field length (BFL)
- 3,600 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Lavatory
- Aft lavatory with door and window
- Configuration
- Single zone in club or club + 2 layout, 7 to 8 passengers
- Typical configuration
- Club 4 + 2 Forward + Belted Lavatory
- Cabin noise
- 78 dB
- Cabin volume
- 7.87 m³
- Differential pressurization
- 9 psi
- Baggage capacity
- 43.6 cu ft
Avionics and engines
- Autopilot
- Honeywell Primus 1000 integrated
- Flight deck
- Honeywell Primus 1000
- Common retrofits
- Garmin GTN 750/650, ADS-B Out, optional Synthetic Vision
Operating costs
- Data source
- planephd.com, Cessna 550 Citation Bravo: fuel 148 gph, overhaul reserve $265.60/hr, hourly maintenance $267.73 · aircraftcostcalculator.com, Cessna Citation Bravo ownership & operating costs · aviacost.com, Citation Bravo variable cost $2,928/hr at 161 gph, 325 hr/yr · Conklin & de Decker, Cessna Citation Bravo operating costs & specs · Atlantic Jet Partners / TBO Extension, PW530A TBO 4,000 hr, overhaul cost reference
- Fuel burn
- 148 gal/h
- Last updated
- 2026
- Engine overhaul cost
- US$ 380,000
- Market price (low)
- US$ 1,500,000
- Engine overhaul interval
- 5,000 h
- Market price (high)
- US$ 3,200,000
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 14.4 m
- Wingspan
- 15.75 m
- Height
- 4.57 m
- Wing area
- 30 m²
- Wing sweep
- 0°
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 4,073 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 6,713 kg
- Maximum payload
- 873 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 2,826 L
- Fuel capacity
- 5,059 lb
Minimum runway
RBAC 135.385 · landing within 60% of the runwaysea level / ISA referenceHow much runway the Citation Bravo needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.
Charter (RBAC 135), dry runway
1,528m
landing ÷ 0.60 · RBAC 135.385(b)
Charter, wet runway
1,757m
× 1.15 · RBAC 135.385(d)
Takeoff or BFL, manual
1,097m
unfactored takeoff, manufacturer
Dispatches under charter rules at 153 of 465 Brazilian public runways when dry, and at 100 when wet.
Minimum runway
Where the Citation Bravo dispatches under charter rules
Verdict per regime (private, charter dry and wet) across 465 Brazilian public runways, with the margin in meters.
Starter feature. Available on your Jet Tracker account.
Manufacturer-published distances at sea level, ISA and reference weight. Not corrected for altitude, temperature, wind or runway condition, takeoff included. Uses the declared LDA as a proxy for effective runway length (RBAC 135.361) and the most favourable threshold in calm air (135.385(b)(1)): on the day, wind may force the shorter threshold. Destination only: does not assess the alternate aerodrome (135.387). Not a substitute for the AFM or the operator's performance analysis. Rule: RBAC 135.385 and 135.398; private flying (RBAC 91) is not factored. Runways: declared distance (LDA) from AISWEB/DECEA (2026-09-05), checkable on each aerodrome chart; where DECEA publishes no declared distance, physical length from OurAirports is used.
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zone7 typical passengers · 8 maxClub 42 forward-facingBelted lavatory (extra seat)
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✗ no stand-up heightfront cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
4.75 m
Width
1.48 m
Height
1.43 m
Volume
7.87 m³
Baggage
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History
- 1995First flight
- 1996 - Definitive modernization of the Citation II
Launched in 1996, the Bravo kept the 550 airframe but swapped the JT15D engines for FADEC-equipped PW530A engines and analog avionics for Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS, gaining 10% in efficiency.
- 1997FAA certification
- 1997First deliveries
- 2006 - 337 units in 10 years of production
Between 1996 and 2006, 337 units were produced, ending the 550 family when Cessna shifted its focus to the CJ line (525), which already offered a more modern entry-level jet.
- 2006End of production
Brazil Fleet
The Cessna Citation Bravo is a light jet for up to 8 passengers with a 1,900 nm range and a Mach 0.70 maximum operating speed, built from 1996 to 2006. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status (operational, registration-mark reservation, suspended) is in the model's Analytics.
According to the EASA type certificate data sheet (TCDS EASA.IM.A.207, issue 10, of 6 Jul 2022), the Bravo is a variant of the Cessna 550, from serial number 550-0801, certified by the FAA on 8 Jan 1997 under type certificate A22CE and validated by EASA on 28 Sep 2003. The data sheet describes a pressurized low-wing monoplane certified for up to 10 people, including two pilots, with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A turbofans and a maximum takeoff weight of 6,713 kg.
Out of production, the model can only be bought pre-owned. The pre-owned median and open listings, kept up to date, are in the price card and the For sale now card of this page.
Reviewed on 26/10/2026. Every number carries its source (manufacturer, certification authority or trade publication, with date); live fleet and market figures are in this page's sections.
32 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)
Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.
Open Analytics
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Excellent short-field performance for a light jet
With a 3,500 ft balanced field length and an MTOW of 6,713kg, it operates at airports such as Jundiaí (SBJD), Sorocaba (SDCO) and SBMT without restriction, opening up missions that medium jets cannot reach.
Limitations
Cabin still too low to stand in by current standards
The 1.45m height forces taller passengers to stoop to walk. Modern models such as the CJ4 and Phenom 300 offer taller cabins, although also more expensive.
Curiosities
The successor that never came
Cessna went as far as studying a Citation Bravo II with winglets and upgraded engines, but canceled the project in 2005 to prioritize the CJ line. The Bravo became the end point of the 550 family.
Cessna Citation Bravo for sale now
Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.
Registrations in Brazil
15 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cessna Citation Bravo cost?
The Cessna Citation Bravo is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 2.0M, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 06/2026.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation Bravo?
The maximum range is 1900 nm (1,900 NM · 3,519 km).
How fast is the Cessna Citation Bravo?
Cruise speed is 405 kt, equivalent to 750 km/h, or Mach 0.70.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation Bravo seat?
The Cessna Citation Bravo seats up to 8 passengers, crew not included.
How many Cessna Citation Bravo are there in Brazil?
There are 27 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.
Who operates the Cessna Citation Bravo in Brazil?
24 distinct operators operate 25 units of the Cessna Citation Bravo in the RAB-ANAC: 1 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 24 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, DF and MT (data as of 11/9/2026). Another 1 unit is under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Not included in that count: 1 unit run by a public body (police, fire department or government). Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate the Cessna Citation Bravo per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 3,939 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 2,319 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 324,000 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.
What is the market for the Cessna Citation Bravo like in Brazil?
The Cessna Citation Bravo is a light jet for up to 8 passengers with a 1,900 nm range and a Mach 0.70 maximum operating speed, built from 1996 to 2006. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status (operational, registration-mark reservation, suspended) is in the model's Analytics.