CESSNA Citation Excel Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The CESSNA Citation Excel, manufactured from 1998-2004, requires a 2 person crew and can transport up to 8 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 45,000', a normal cruise speed of 433 KTS/499 MPH, and a 1,440 NM/1,657 SM seats-full range. The CESSNA Citation Excel has a 3,958' balanced field length and 3,755' landing distance. The cabin measures 05'08" high, 05'06" wide, and 18'06" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 90.00 ft^3; 10.00 ft^3 being internal and 80.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned CESSNA Citation Excel is $2,942,500.00. A $1,541,100.00 loan over 120 months including $6421.25 per month in interest equates to a $77,276.48 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $4.25-per-gallon fuel cost, the CESSNA Citation Excel has total variable costs of $957,712.50, total fixed costs of $96,287.00, and an annual budget of $1,053,999.50. This breaks down to $2,342.22 per hour.