Citation CitationJet/CJ1Citation CJ1+2005–2010
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 2 variants1993–2010
Cessna Citation CJ1+
C525Light JetDiscontinued2005–2010
Range
1,300 NM · 2,408 km
MTOW
4,853 kg
Cruise
389 kt · 720 km/h
Mach 0.71 · MMO
Seats
5
up to 5 passengers
Used price
US$ 2.5M
The Cessna Citation CJ1+ is a light jet produced between 2005 and 2010. Price: the Cessna Citation CJ1+ is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 2.5M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 1300 nm, a cruise speed of 389 kt (720 km/h), Mach 0.71, up to 5 passengers. In Brazil there are 29 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. The Citation CitationJet/CJ1 family (2 variants) totals 123 active units. There are 72 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 87 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 10/14/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
87 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 4 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 2.5MR$ 13.6M
market medianaging ≈ −2.4%/yr+34% vs Light Jet median
Entry
US$ 2.3M
model year 2005
Best value
US$ 2.5M
model year 2008
Top of range
US$ 2.6M
model year 2010
Basis
Listings
real listings
Minimum
US$ 2.4M
R$ 13.1M
Median
US$ 2.5M
R$ 13.6M
Maximum
US$ 2.6M
R$ 14.3M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +2.5%/yr·2005→2010
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.
5 of 6 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 ≈ ×1.11 to ×1.41 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Through a qualified importer
US$ 2.6M – 3.1M
R$ 14.5M – 17.3M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 3.0M – 3.7M
R$ 16.7M – 20.1M · 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$ 1.9K/h
R$ 10.5K/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 255.9K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 3.2K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 2.5K – 3.2K/h
R$ 13.8K – 17.6K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 3.8K – 6.5K/h
R$ 20.9K – 35.8K/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.
How we read this price · 4 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. 3 of 6 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- GlobalAir - Citation CJ1+ for sale
- AvBuyer - Cessna Citation CJ1+ for sale
- Controller - Cessna Citation CJ1+ for sale
- Aircraft Cost Calculator - Citation CJ1+ operating costs
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
—
FAA cert.
Jun 20, 2005
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
—
Units produced (this variant)
102
The Citation CJ1+ is the update of the Cessna Citation CJ1, a light business jet built between 2005 and 2010. It has a range of 1,300 nm, a cruise speed of 389 kt, a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, and a maximum takeoff weight of 4,853 kg. The cabin carries 4 passengers in the typical configuration and up to 5 seats, certified for single-pilot operation. This page has the full spec sheet, the estimated cost per flight hour, and the fleet of the C525 type registered in Brazil.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engines
- 2x Williams International FJ44-1AP with FADEC
- Max Mach
- 0.72
- Max speed
- 389 kt
- Fuel
- 480 gal
- Rate of climb
- 3,290 ft/min
- Max operating Mach
- 0.71
- Landing distance
- 2,590 ft
- Thrust per engine
- 1,965 lbf
- Time to climb to FL410
- 28 min
- Balanced field length (BFL)
- 3,250 ft
- Max certified altitude
- 41,000 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Lavatory
- Rear lavatory not enclosed (privacy curtain)
- Configuration
- 5 passengers typical in club + 1 layout (2+2+1), single zone
- Cabin length (alternate source)
- 3.35 m
- Typical configuration
- Club 4
- Cabin noise
- 78 dB
- Stand-up cabin
- No
- Cabin volume
- 5.61 m³
- Differential pressurization
- 8.5 psi
- Baggage capacity
- 45 cu ft
Avionics and engines
- TCAS
- I (TCAS II optional)
- FADEC
- Yes
- Cockpit
- Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 (3 LCD displays 8x10)
- ADS-B Out
- No
- Autopilot
- Rockwell Collins APS-3000 integrated
- Flight deck
- Collins Pro Line 21
- Weather radar
- Rockwell Collins RTA-800 or Honeywell Primus 660
- Common retrofits
- ADS-B Out (2020 mandate), Garmin GTN 750, WAAS LPV, optional Synthetic Vision
- Synthetic vision
- No
- Single-pilot certified
- Yes
Operating costs
- Data source
- https://flycraft.com/ownership-cost/cessna-citation-cj1-plus-ownership-operating-costs/ · https://www.libertyjet.com/jet-ownership-costs.aspx?jetType=Citation+CJ1 · https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2011/december/01/the-deal-on-cjs · https://aviacost.com/aircraft-operating-cost-calculator/cessna-citation-cj1 · https://www.aircraftcostcalculator.com/AircraftOperatingCosts/82/Cessna+Citation+CJ1
- Fuel burn
- 130 gal/h
- Last updated
- 2026
- Engine overhaul cost
- US$ 280,000
- Market price (low)
- US$ 1,500,000
- Engine overhaul interval
- 3,500 h
- Market price (high)
- US$ 2,800,000
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 12.98 m
- Wingspan
- 14.25 m
- Height
- 4.14 m
- Wing area
- 22.3 m²
- Wing sweep
- 0°
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 3,191 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 4,853 kg
- Maximum payload
- 635 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 1,817 L
- Fuel capacity
- 3,252 lb
Minimum runway
RBAC 135.399 · no factoring (≤ 5,670 kg, assumes normal category)sea level / ISA referenceHow much runway the Citation CJ1+ needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.
Charter (RBAC 135)
991m
no factoring · RBAC 135.399, assuming normal category; small transport-category aircraft are factored (135.397)
Takeoff or BFL, manual
991m
unfactored takeoff, manufacturer
No mandatory factoring: fits 419 of 465 Brazilian public runways.
Minimum runway
Where the Citation CJ1+ 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 zone4 typical passengers · 5 maxClub 4
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
3.3 m
Width
1.47 m
Height
1.45 m
Volume
5.61 m³
Baggage
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Differences between variants
History
- 1993 - Heritage of the original 1993 CitationJet
The CJ1+ is the fourth generation of the 525 line, which began with the CitationJet (1993), passed through the CJ1 (1999) and culminated in the CJ1+ (2005). The 525 family has now surpassed 2,500 units produced counting all variants (CJ, CJ1, CJ1+, CJ2, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ3+, CJ4, M2).
- 2005 - CJ1 update with Pro Line 21 and FADEC
Launched in 2005, the CJ1+ brought two main changes over the CJ1 (1999-2005): Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics with 3 LCD screens replacing the analog EFIS-40, and full FADEC on the Williams FJ44-1AP engines, reducing pilot workload and improving fuel consumption by ~5%.
- 2005FAA certification
- 2010End of production
- 2013 - Succeeded by the Citation M2 in 2013
Cessna ended CJ1+ production in 2011 and launched the Citation M2 in 2013 as its successor, keeping the 525 airframe but with a Garmin G3000 touchscreen, updated FJ44-1AP-21 engines and a refined cabin. The M2 keeps the CE-525 type rating, making it easier for CJ1+ owners to upgrade.
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Single-pilot certification opens owner-pilot missions
Single-pilot certification (CE-525 type rating) reduces operating cost by eliminating the second pilot and democratizes access for business owners who fly their own aircraft. The CE-525 type rating is one of the most sought-after at schools such as FlightSafety, valid for the CJ, CJ1, CJ1+, CJ2, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ3+ and M2.
Short-field performance and low cost open up restricted airports
With a 3,250 ft balanced field length and an MTOW of 4,853 kg, it operates from short runways such as Jundiaí (SBJD), Sorocaba (SDCO) and Catalina (KAVX) without restriction. Operating cost of ~USD 1,450/hour is the lowest among twin-engine light jets, competing only with the Phenom 100 and Mustang.
Limitations
Short range and small cabin by current standards
1,300 nm of range does not reach nonstop São Paulo-Miami missions. A cabin length of 3.35 m (vs. 4.72m on the CJ3+) limits comfort on 5-hour flights. A lavatory without a solid door (privacy curtain) is a recurring weak point in market reviews.
Curiosities
T-tail and fuselage identical to the original 1993 CitationJet
The CJ1+ airframe is essentially the same as the original CitationJet certified in 1993: same wingspan, same supercritical wing profile, same T-tail. Cessna showed that a well-designed airframe can go through 4 generations of upgrades (engine, avionics, interior) without needing a structural redesign.
Catalogued accidents
Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network
6/13/2014· BR· ARUANÃ
PP-PIMLoss of control on the ground
Cessna Citation CJ1+ 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
69 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB), across the Citation CitationJet/CJ1 family (2 variants). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
PP-BSPPP-INTPP-IZAPP-JBSPP-JJZPP-MLAPP-NOXPP-ORBPP-PMPPP-SDYPP-WTRPR-ARBPR-ASUPR-BJMPR-CANPR-DCEPR-EGFPR-EMXPR-FSBPR-HJHPR-JNWPR-LJMPR-LVFPR-MFJPR-MIBPR-OJLPR-OUDPR-SKWPR-SMJPS-APNPS-BELPS-BJMPS-BVDPS-DAFPS-FCMPS-FFMPS-FGKPS-FLRPS-FLYPS-GBRPS-GMEPS-GMGPS-HRNPS-IGRPS-JAAPS-JGPPS-JYVPS-LJDPS-MDEPS-MIBPS-NTPPS-PDHPS-PENPS-PHUPS-RNBPS-SJRPS-SNIPS-SRVPT-FBMPT-FJAPT-FNPPT-MILPT-MJCPT-MPEPT-MSPPT-WQIPT-XACPU-CPMPU-MTF
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cessna Citation CJ1+ cost?
The Cessna Citation CJ1+ is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 2.5M, 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 CJ1+?
The maximum range is 1300 nm (1,300 NM · 2,408 km).
How fast is the Cessna Citation CJ1+?
Cruise speed is 389 kt, equivalent to 720 km/h, or Mach 0.71.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation CJ1+ seat?
The Cessna Citation CJ1+ seats up to 5 passengers, crew not included.
How many Cessna Citation CJ1+ are there in Brazil?
There are 29 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations. The Citation CitationJet/CJ1 family (2 variants) totals 123 active units.
Who operates the Cessna Citation CJ1+ in Brazil?
20 distinct operators operate 21 units of the Cessna Citation CJ1+ in the RAB-ANAC: 21 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, ES and MT (data as of 11/9/2026). Another 7 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Not included in that count: 1 unit with no operating class in the RAB. 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 CJ1+ per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 3,192 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 1,912 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 255,863 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.