How Much Does Cessna Cost?
Last Updated on February 1, 2024
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker
Cessna is the world’s leading manufacturer of private aircraft. It is most notable for its small high-wing aircraft, as the company places the wings above the fuselage, which sets it apart from other aircraft manufacturers.
Cessna manufactures a variety of products that provide solutions for aviators of all skill levels, from beginners to the most experienced: piston aircraft, versatile turboprops with outstanding payloads, air ambulances, and Citation business jets.
How Much Does A Cessna Cost?
The cost of a Cessna will vary as there are many models on the market you can choose from. For example, the cost for the top-of-the-line Citation Longitude is $28 million, while a used Cessna 150 costs only $29,000. However, the cost of owning a Cessna is higher than the selling price.
In the following lines, we are going to talk about the costs of various Cessna aircraft models.
Single engine aircraft
Cessna 150
The Cessna 150 is no longer produced but continues to be in high demand in the secondary market. Nowadays it costs anywhere between $41,000 and $61,000, while back in the seventies it was sold for around $7,000. Also, you should plan on spending $45 to $55 per hour on the operating costs.
Cessna 162
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher was produced for the first time in 2009 and was designed mainly for the general aviation market and training. However, the production was stopped because it wasn’t that popular. There have been sold less than three hundred units.
But you can still find a few Cessna 162 Skycatcher on the used market at an average price of $71,000. The operating costs would be $55 to $65 per hour.
Cessna 172
The four-seat Cessna 172 was produced soon after the release of the first two-seat Cessna 152. As this new aircraft is larger, the fuel consumption increased, from 22.5 gallons in the 152 to forty gallons in the 172. Also, the gross weight of the 172 is 2,200 pounds, while the 152 has a gross weight of 1,600 pounds. This model appeared on the market at a price of $9,000.
After sixty years, Cessna 172 is still in production and is sold at the price of $275,000. The cost of a used one would be anywhere between $31,000 and $181,000. Expect to spend $155 to $185 per hour on operating costs.
Cessna 177
The larger version of Cessna 172 is Cessna 177. This came with the Lycoming O-320 and produced 180 hp enabling it to fly at a top speed of 124 knots.
The Cessna 177 didn’t gain so much popularity and only around four thousand units were ever built. You can still find a Cessna 172 on the secondary market at the cost of $111,000 to $141,000. The operating costs are anywhere between $90 and $115 per hour.
Cessna 180
The Cessna 180 appeared for the first time in 1953 and eventually variants such as the 182 appeared, that had better streamlining and more power. Currently, the 182 Skylane is still being produced and there have been sold more than 20,000 units until now.
The engine of the Cessna 182 is a Continental O-42 and has 180 hp. It burns 14 gallons per hour and can reach a top speed of 145 knots. The price of a new Cessna 182 is more than $650,000, while for a used unit, you will have to pay $61,000 to $451,000. For the operating costs, you will have to budget $85 to $125 per hour.
Cessna 188
The Cessna 188 was built in 1966 and is a series of single-pilot agriculture aircraft. The production of this model stopped in 1983. It weighs 3300 lbs and can be bought from the secondary market for $176,000.
Cessna 195
The production of Cessna 195 stopped in 1954, but you can still find some these days on the secondary market at the price of $141,000 to $201,000. The operating costs would be anywhere between $105 and $125 per hour.
Cessna 205
The Cessna 205 appeared on the market in 1962 and is a six-seat single-engine aircraft. It has a Continental six-cylinder IO-470 engine that generates 260 hp. Also, it can reach a speed of 160 knots at 16,000 feet.
It is still produced and sold at the price of $400,000. The cost of a used one would be anywhere between $81,000 and $301,000. The operating costs are anywhere between $155 and $185 per hour.
Cessna 208
The 208 Caravan was designed to land on unpaved areas and is a single-engine turboprop. Also, it is certified for single-pilot operations and is able to carry a large payload.
The main user of Caravans is FedEx, which uses them to deliver packages to isolated areas. The plane first appeared in 1984 and until now it was produced in more than three thousand units.
If configured for passengers, it can accommodate up to fourteen people. It weighs 8,000 pounds, can reach 1,000 nautical miles at a service ceiling of 25,000 feet, cruises at 175 knots and the engine develops 745 shaft horsepower.
The cost of a new Cessna 208 is around $2.50 million, while for a used one you will have to pay anywhere between $1.3 and $2 million. The operating costs are anywhere between $910 and $970 per hour.
Cessna 210
The Cessna 210 was first produced in 1957 and its manufacturing stopped in 1986, with more than nine thousand units made. It is a single-piston-engine high-performance aircraft with a landing gear and variable pitch prop. The earliest models had a Continental IO-470 generating 260 hp, while the new models have a Continental IO-520L engine.
This aircraft can carry five people and needs only one crew. Its gross weight is 4,000 pounds and its empty weight is 2,300 pounds. It can reach a top speed of 174 knots and has a service ceiling of 17,300 feet.
It has a fuel capacity of 90 gallons and burns 15 gallons per hour, which gives it an endurance of six hours.
Currently, the price for a used Cessna 210, which was built in the 1980s is anywhere between $331,000 and $401,000, and the operating costs are $245 to $310 per hour.
Multi-engine aircraft
Cessna created multi-engine aircraft for easier operation, more reliability, and cost-effectiveness. This philosophy is incorporated in each Cessna aircraft, no matter if it is single, jet, or multi.
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Cessna 310
The Cessna 310 is one of the oldest twin-engine aircraft produced by Cessna. It was built in 1954 and its production stopped in 1980. There have been built more than five thousand units.
It had low operating costs and a slick design that allowed it to reach a high speed while having a load of 2,000 pounds. Thanks to this, Cessna 310 became one of the air charter operations’ favorites.
It has two 285-hp Continental IO-520 engines and consumes thirty gallons per hour while carrying 102 gallons. Though, the plane can be modified to increase its fuel capacity to 207 gallons.
Nowadays, the cost of a used 310 Cessna is anywhere between $105,000 and $145,000, while the operating costs are anywhere between $345 and $390 per hour.
Cessna 320
The direct descendant of the Cessna 310 is Cessna 320, which was the first turbocharged aircraft made by Cessna. It has two TSIO-470 B engines with counter-rotating props and burns 28 gallons per hour flying at 190 knots.
Cessna’s 310 MTOW is 4,990 pounds, its useful load is 1800 pounds, and is able to carry 133 gallons of fuel.
This model appeared in 1961 and its manufacturing stopped in 1968 when it was replaced by Cessna 310 Turbo. Today it costs anywhere between $61,000 and $71,000, and the operating costs are $355 to $410 per hour.
Cessna 340
The Cessna 340 aircraft is pressurized and its round portal windows are a clear sign of it. It can climb to a service ceiling of 29,800 feet thanks to its turbocharged engines. This aircraft can carry five people and needs one crew member, while having an MTOW of 5990.
With more than 1300 units built, Cessna 340 came into service in 1971 and its production stopped in 1984.
You can find a Cessna 340 on the secondary market at the price of anywhere between $161,000 and $205,000. Plan on spending anywhere between $355 and $410 per hour on operating costs.
Cessna 336
The Cessna 336 Skymaster has one engine in the rear of the fuselage and one engine in the nose. It has the advantage that in case of single-engine failure, the tendency to roll to the broken engine is reduced. Though, the most important operating advantage of this twin engine is that it doesn’t have a minimum controllable speed or VMC.
This aircraft was released on the market in 1963 and produced until 1982, with almost 3000 units. Expect to pay $56,000 to $76,000 for a used Cessna 336 Skymaster. The operating costs are anywhere between $245 and $310 per hour.
Cessna 402
The Cessna 401 and Cessna 402 were produced between 1966 and 1985. They need only one crew member and are able to carry six to ten people. The seats of these aircraft can be removed to reconfigure them into all-cargo planes.
In order to lower the buying and ownership costs, these two models are not pressurized. Both of them can be found on the secondary market at the price of $355,000 to $455,000 each. The operating costs are anywhere between $510 and $655 per hour.
Cessna 408 Skycourier
The Cessna 408 Skycourier is a twin-turboprop, high-wing aircraft which can be used in its all-cargo configuration, all-passenger configuration, or a combination of the two. If configurated for passengers, it can accommodate up to 19 people with room for bags. Also, it needs only one crew member to operate.
This plane has two PT6As engines and each of them can produce 1,100 hp. Also, it has a four-bladed counter-rotating prop and is certified to have a range of 960 nautical miles and a ceiling of 25,000 feet. It has an MTOW of 19,000 pounds.
At this moment, Cessna 408 is available only from the factory at the price of $7.4 million for the passenger variant and $6.9 million for the cargo variant.
Cessna 411
One of the early Cessna models that targeted corporate flights was Cessna 422. It first appeared on the market in 1962 and was manufactured until 1968, when it was replaced by the 401 and 402 models.
The Cessna 422 has a service ceiling of 26,000 feet and a top speed of 233 knots. While the 411 variant isn’t pressurized, the 421 is. Also, the 421 variant has a service ceiling of 30,000 feet, while the 411 variant has a range of 1000 nautical miles. The 411 is able to carry 175 gallons of fuel, weighs 6,500 pounds, and burns 43 gallons of fuel per hour at 25,000 feet cruising at 75% power.
You can find a Cessna 411 on the secondary market at the price of around $76,000, while the cost of a Cessna 421 is anywhere between $81,000 and $105,000. The operating costs are anywhere between $355 and $455 per hour.
Cessna 425
The Cessna 425 aircraft is able to carry one pilot and seven passengers. This pressurized business aircraft was produced by Cessna between 1980 and 1986. It has two 425 horsepower engines created by Prat and Whitney, a maximum cruise speed of 210 knots, and a service ceiling of 33,000 feet. Its MTOW is 8,600 pounds and it has a fuel capacity of 2,488 pounds or 366 gallons. Its burning rate is 400 pounds per hour on cruise and 600 pounds per hour for the first hour.
The Cessna 425 can be bought from the secondary market at the price of anywhere between $455,000 and $705,000. The operating costs are anywhere between $655 and $810 per hour.
Citation jets
Currently, there are six Cessna Citation jets in production. Though the production of the Cessna Citation series started back in 1969 with Citation I, which is no longer produced but can be found on the secondary market.
Citation XLS
The cost of a used XLS is anywhere between $9 and $12 million, while a brand-new one costs $17 million. The operating costs are anywhere between $3,900 and $4,300 per hour.
Citation CJ3+
The cost of a used CJ3+ is anywhere between $5 and $8 million, while a brand-new one costs $10 million. The operating costs are anywhere between $2,500 and $3,100 per hour.
Citation M2
The price of a used M2 is anywhere between $3.5 and $4 million, while a brand-new one costs $4.9 million. The operating costs are around $1,410 per hour.
Citation CJ4
The cost of a used CJ4 is anywhere between $8 and $10 million, while a brand-new one costs $12 million. The operating costs are anywhere between $2,900 and $3,200 per hour.
Citation Longitude
The cost of a used Longitude is anywhere between $20 and $25 million, while a brand-new one costs $30 million. The operating costs are around $3,100 per hour, with an annual fixed cost of around $500,000.
Citation Latitude
The cost of a used Latitude is anywhere between $7 and $12 million, while a brand-new one costs $16 million. The operating costs are around $2,700 per hour.
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