Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: CESSNA CITATION V
- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Condition: Used
- Dual Garmin GTN 750Xi and G600 TXi avionics
- Fresh Phase 1-4 inspections completed
- Engines: PRATT & WHITNEY JT15D-5A (2 engines)
- Engine TBO: 3500 hours
- New wing de-ice boots installed in 2021
- MTOW: 15,900 lbs; BOW: 9,400 lbs; Fuel Capacity: 861 U.S. gallons
- Interior refurbished in 2018, seating for 8
- Configuration: Executive with rear club seating and forward galley
- Belted lavatory and rear baggage with ski tube
- Exterior painted in 2023, colors: snow white with black and taupe stripes
- Additional equipment includes Garmin GTS-855 TCAS, weather radar, and ADSB transponders
- Maintenance tracking via TRAXXALL, maintained under FAR Part 91
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna Citation V (Model 560) is a light jet positioned between early Citation II variants and later “Encore” evolutions, offering higher cruise performance and improved climb compared with earlier straight-wing Citations while retaining practical runway capability. It is commonly used for regional business missions, multi-stop days, and access to smaller airports where larger cabin jets may be less flexible. Buyers typically evaluate it as a proven, widely supported platform with straightforward systems and a cabin sized for small teams.
Mission Fit
In typical operation the Citation V is well matched to owner-operators and corporate flight departments needing efficient point-to-point travel for 4–6 passengers plus baggage, often with one fuel stop for longer trips. It performs best when planned around light-jet payload/range tradeoffs—more passengers, bags, or adverse winds will reduce range or require a stop.
Cabin
The cabin is configured as a light-jet executive interior, usually with a center aisle and club seating. For its class, the Citation V offers a usable work-and-conversation environment, though it remains a compact cabin with limited stand-up space and modest aft baggage compared with larger jets. Noise levels and ride quality are typical of legacy light jets; passenger comfort is strongest on regional stages rather than very long sectors.