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1978 Cessna Citation ISPJet Aircraft • Cocoa, FL, USA

This 1978 Cessna Citation ISP, registration N204CA, serial number 501-0283, presents a straightforward entry point into jet ownership with a fresh inspection status. The airframe shows 7,788.4 total time in service with 8,611 cycles and has just completed Phase I-V inspections as well as a Phase 20 check in April 2026, leaving no major inspections currently due. Currently operating on a 135 certificate and based at KCOI in Merritt Island, Florida, the aircraft is described as ready to go with a "good overall maintenance status" and no known major upcoming events. The seller notes that some logbooks are missing.

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Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
Citation 500 / I / I/sp
Model
Citation ISP
Tail #
N204CA
Serial #
501-0283

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Specifications

Category
Jet
Intended Use
Passenger
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
7,788 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,393.7 hrs (SMOH)
Engine 2 Time
2,975 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Phase I–V completed April 2026, Phase 20 completed April 2026, No major inspections currently due

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

No Air Conditioning Installed

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
3/10
Interior Notes
7/10 – clean and presentable
Exterior Notes
Paint 3/10, due

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Jet
Engine Count
2
Engine Make
Pratt & Whitney
Engine Model
JT15D

Asking Price

$295,000

Aircraft Location

Cocoa, FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 4, 2026: $295,000(-$85,000) - controller

Apr 16, 2026: $380,000 - controller

Jun 3, 2025: Call for Price - controller

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Asking Price

$295,000