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GNENSEC
05-21-2011, 05:14 PM
Wondering anyone can enilighten me regarding the pros and cons of operating a early serial# Citation X.

Hourly costs?

Yearly Manitenance Costs?

Pilot Salary?

THANKS!

GNENSEC
05-24-2011, 06:46 PM
ANYONE:confused:
QuietSpike
05-24-2011, 07:05 PM
Pro: It goes really fast.

Con: It has a smaller cabin/cockpit relative to competition.

Pro: It goes really fast.

Con: It has higher operating costs than competition.

Pro: It goes really fast.

Con: It has slightly less range than the competition.

Pro: It goes really fast.
Pro: It is made in the USA.
Pro: Cessna has fantastic customer support.
Pro: It goes really fast.

I would guess that your operating cost is going to be upwards of 2500/hr, and your yearly maintenance will vary on what needs to be done that year. Guesses based on facts/knowledge, but guesses none the less.


Sorry no one else has responded. :(

IdahoFlyer
05-24-2011, 07:06 PM
PM me and I can get you in contact with a very knowledgable guy who knows the X in and out and has operated them extensively. I can't answer your questions, but he surely could.
Mink
05-25-2011, 06:46 AM
I'm just the driver, but have heard our CP toss out $4500 per hour for operating costs for our X (fuel, pilots, insurance, maintenance, etc.). It's a fantastic jet. You might check with Cessna about getting a new TEN. At NBAA last year they were talking about some very good deals for the initial customers. Have to wait a few years, though.