Citation X

In 1996, Cessna won the prestigious Collier award for “designing, testing, certifying, and placing into service the Citation X, the first commercial aircraft in U.S. aviation history to achieve a cruising speed of Mach .92.”

Aircraft: Citation X

Model: 750

Seats: 2 crew + 8 passengers

First year produced: 1996

Total delivered by end of 2011: 310

Engines: Two Rolls-Royce AE3007C1

Avionics: Primus 2000 Elite

Speed: 525 knots, or approximately 605 miles per hour

Range: 3,070 nautical miles

Citation Sovereign

The Citation Sovereign was first announced in 1998.  The first delivery was in September of 2004.

Aircraft: Citation Sovereign

Model: 680

Seats: 2 crew + 9 passengers

First year produced: 2004

Total delivered in 2007: 64

Cumulative delivered as of Jan 2012: 323

Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney PW306C

Avionics: Honeywell Epic

Speed: 458 knots, or approximately 527 miles per hour

Range: 2,847 nautical miles

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Great history:

• October 1998 the Citation Sovereign was announced
• February 2002 marked the first flight of the prototype
• June 2002 the first production Citation Sovereign (unit number 001), completed its first flight
• August 2003 was the first production roll-out, unit number 003
• June 2004 FAA type certification was granted
• September 2004 was the first delivery
• April 2005 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Joint Aviation Authorities certification was granted
• January 2012 marked more than 565,000 hours of flight time by the Sovereign fleet

Citation XLS+

The Citation XLS+ was first announced in 2006.  The first flight was in 2007.

Aircraft: Citation XLS+

Model: 560XL

Seats: 2 crew + 9 passengers

First year produced: 2008 (original Excel first produced in 1998)

Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney PW545C

Avionics: Proline 21

Speed: 440 knots

Range: 1,858 nautical miles

Citation CJ4

The first production Citation CJ4 took it's first flight on August 19, 2008.

Aircraft: Citation CJ4

Model: 525C

Seats: 2 crew + 8 passengers

First year produced: n/a

Total delivered in 2007: n/a

Engines: Two Williams FJ44-4A

Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21

Speed: 451 knots, or approximately 519 miles per hour

Range: 1,930 nautical miles
 

Citation CJ3

The Citation CJ3 was first announced in 2002.  The first delivery was in December of 2004.

• September 2002 the Citation CJ3 was announced
• April 2003 marked the first flight of the prototype
• October 2004 FAA type certification was granted
• December 2004 was the first delivery
• August 2006 the 100th was delivered

Citation CJ2+

The Citation CJ2+ was first announced in 2004.  The first delivery was in 2006.

• October 2004 the Citation CJ2+ was announced as the successor to the Citation CJ2
• April 2005 marked the first flight
• October 2005 FAA type certification was granted
• July 2006 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification was granted

Citation Mustang

The Citation Mustang was first announced in 2002.  April 2005 marked the first flight.  April 2007 was the first retail delivery.

Aircraft: Citation Mustang

Model: 510

Seats: 2 crew + 4 passengers

First year produced: 2006

Total delivered by end of 2011: 380

Engine: Two Pratt & Whitney PW615F

Avionics: Garmin G1000

Speed: 340 knots, or approximately 391 miles per hour

Range: 1,150 nautical miles

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Great history:

 

• September 2002 Cessna announced the Citation Mustang, a new entry level business jet
• April 2005 marked the first flight of the prototype
• May 2006 was the first roll-out
• June 2006 the first Independence-built, unit number 0003, took flight
• September 2006 FAA type certification was granted, making it the world’s first fully certified new-generation entry level business jet
• November 2006 was the first delivery, which was leased back to Cessna as a company demonstrator

In 2007:
 

• April 2007 was the first retail delivery to Dave and Dawn Good of GOODE Ski Technologies
• May 2007 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification was granted

Caravan 675

October 1984 FAA type certification was granted to the Caravan 208.

Aircraft: Caravan

Model: 208

Seats: 14*

First year produced: 1985

Total delivered by end of 2011: 415

Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A

Propeller: McCauley Three-Bladed, Full Feathering, Reversible

Avionics: Garmin G1000

Speed: 186 knots, or approximately 214 miles per hour

Range: 866 nautical miles

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Aircraft: Caravan Amphibian

Model: 208

Seats: crew + 9 passengers

First year produced: 1985

Total delivered in 2007: Delivery information above

Competitors: None

Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A

Propeller: McCauley Three-Bladed, Full Feathering, Reversible

Avionics: Garmin G1000

Speed: 162 knots, 187 miles per hour

Range: 790 nautical miles


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Great history:

 

• October 1984 FAA type certification was granted to the Caravan 208
• 1985 the Caravan 208 was approved for floats and amphibious-type floats to be installed in aftermarket
• February 1985 the first delivery of the Caravan 208 was to Federal Express
• September 1997 Cessna announced the introduction of the Caravan 675 that replaced the standard Caravan - the new 675 model used the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A engine which delivers 675 SHP
• April 1998 the first customer delivery of a new Caravan 675

In 2007:
 

• April 2007 the Caravan accumulated more than 10 million flight hours

In 2008:

• Garmin G1000 became the standard in all Caravan models
• TKS anti-ice system becomes available

Grand Caravan

October 1986 FAA type certification was granted to the Caravan 208B

Aircraft: Grand Caravan

Model: 208B

Seats: 14*

First year produced: 1986

Total delivered by end of 2011: 2,200

Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A

Avionics: Garmin G1000

Propeller: McCauley Three-Bladed, Full Feathering, Reversible

Speed: 186 knots, or approximately 214 miles per hour

Range: 1,188 nautical miles

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Aircraft: Caravan Super Cargomaster

Model: 208B

Seats: 2

First year produced: 1986

Total delivered in 2007: Delivery information above

Competitors: None

Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A

Propeller: McCauley Three-Bladed, Full Feathering, Reversible

Avionics: Bendix/King Silver Crown

Speed: 175 knots, 202 miles per hour

Range: 862 nautical miles


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Great history:
 

• October 1986 FAA type certification was granted to the Caravan 208B

In 2007:
 

• September 2007 the Garmin G1000 was announced as standard equipment for all Caravan models – 208, 208B and the Super Cargomaster – beginning in 2008 

Skycatcher

The Cessna model 162 is an all-metal, single engine piston, high-wing monoplane with a two-person seating capacity including the pilot.

Aircraft:  Skycatcher

Model: 162

Seats: 2

Engine: Continental 0-200D

Avionics: Garmin G300

Speed:

Range:

Skyhawk

The Skyhawk was initially produced from 1955-1986.  Skyhawk production began again in 1997 and continues.

• April 1995 marked the first flight of the prototype
• June 1996 FAA type certification was granted
• July 1996 production began in Independence
• November 1996 was the first Independence-built roll-out
• January 1997 the first delivery was to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for their annual sweepstakes
• March 1998 the SP (“Special Performance”) was announced
• July 1998 marked the first delivery of Skyhawk SP
• July 2004 the Garmin G1000 was selected as an avionics upgrade

• October 2007 Cessna announced it will offer the Thielert turbo diesel engine in the Skyhawk 172S with deliveries set to begin in mid-2008

Skylane

July 1996 Cessna flew the first Model 182 Skylane produced in more than 10 years.

• July 1996 Cessna flew the first Model 182 Skylane produced in more than 10 years
• October 1996 FAA type certification was granted
• November 1996 production began in Independence
• February 1997 was the first Independence-built roll-out
• April 1997 the first delivery was to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for their annual sweepstakes
• October 2000 the Turbo Skylane, model T182T, was announced
• May 2001 marked the first delivery of the T182 Skylane and T182T Turbo Skylane
• October 2002 the Garmin G1000 was selected as an avionics upgrade option

Stationair

August 1996 marked the first flight of new Turbo 206 Stationair prototype.

• August 1996 marked the first flight of new Turbo 206 Stationair prototype
• November 1996 marked the first flight of the 206 Stationair prototype
• August 1997 the re-entry of the Model 206H Stationair and T206H Turbo Stationair into the single engine lineup was announced
• August 1997 production began in Independence
• September 1998 FAA type certification was granted for the Turbo Stationair T206
• October 1998 FAA type certification was granted for the Stationair 206
• September 2004 the Garmin G1000 was certified on the T206H Turbo Stationair
• October 2004 the Garmin G1000 was certified on the 206H

Corvalis

First year produced: 2003.

Aircraft: Corvalis

Model: Corvalis

Seats: 4

First year produced: 2003

Total delivered in 2007: 35*
*Following the Cessna acquisition, one Corvalis was delivered in 2007.

Total delivered by end of 2007: 152

Engine: Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-550-N

Avionics: Garmin G1000

Propeller: Three-Blade Constant Speed with Polished Spinner

Speed: 191 knots, or approximately 220 miles per hour

Range: 1280 nautical miles

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Great history:

 

• 2002 introduced as an all-electric aircraft
• 2003 FAA type certification was granted
• 2005 the Garmin G1000 was introduced

In 2007:
 

• December 2007 the name was changed to the Cessna 350

In 2009:
 

• January 2009 the name was changed to the 350 Corvalis

Corvalis TT

First year produced: 2003.

Aircraft: Corvalis TT

Model: Corvalis TT

Seats: 4

First year produced: 2004

Total delivered in 2007: 119*
*Following the Cessna acquisition, one Corvalis TT was delivered in 2007.

Total delivered by end of 2007: 380

Engine:Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM)TSIO-550-C

Avionics: Garmin G1000 WAAS

Propeller: Three-Blade Constant Speed with Polished Spinner

Speed: 235 knots, or approximately 270 miles per hour

Range: 1148 nautical miles

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Great history:

 

• 2002 introduced as an all-electric aircraft
• 2004 FAA type certification was granted
• 2005 the Garmin G1000 was introduced

In 2007:
 

• December 2007 the name was changed to the Cessna 400

In 2009:
 

• January 2009 the name was changed to the 400 Corvalis TT

Model 150

Cessna's first new trainer in eight years, is introduced and establishes a new single-day sales record for the company.

Model 172

The 172 was introduced in 1956 and became the most popular airplane in history.

Aircraft: 172

Known As: 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H, 172I, 172K, 172L, 172M, 172N, 172Q, 172RG, R172K, P172

Wingspan: 36 feet

Maximum Range: 655 nm

Maximum Speed: 117 knots

Engine: Continental O-300-A

Propeller: McCauley

Seating: 4

Total Built: 1178

Production Date: 1956

Price: $8,750 (average)


Aircraft: 172

Known As: SKYHAWK, HAWK XP, REIMS ROCKET

Wingspan: 35 feet 10 inches

Maximum Range: 720 nm

Maximum Speed: 145 knots

Engine: Lycoming O-360-F1A6

Propeller: McCauley

Seating: 4

Total Built: 14

Production Date: 1985

Model C-34

The first production C-34 was sold in 1935.

Aircraft: C-34

Wingspan: 34 ft 2 inches

Maximum Range: 550 nm

Maximum Speed: 140 knots

Engine: Warner Series 40/50, 145 hp, 7 cylinder radial

Propeller: Curtiss-Reed

Seating: 4

Total Built: 42

Production Date: 1935 – 1936

Price: $4,985 (standard plane)

Model 500

Cessna's first business jet, the Fanjet 500, officially named the Citation makes its maiden flight on Septermber 15, 1969.

Aircraft: Citation 500

Known As:

Wingspan: 43 feet 11 inches

Maximum Range: 790 nm

Maximum Speed:

Engine: (2) Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1 turbofan engines

Seating: 6

Total Built: 349

Production Date: 1971 - 1977

421 Golden Eagle

Cessna's delivered its 1,000th Golden Eagle in 1975.

Aircraft: 421 Golden Eagle

Wingspan: 39.86 feet

Maximum Range: 1,713 nm

Maximum Speed: 240 knots

Engine: (2) Continental GTSIO-520-D

Propeller: McCauley

Seating: 7 to 10 depending on configuration

Total Built: 200

Production Date: 1967

Price: $160,000


Aircraft: 421 Golden Eagle

Wingspan: 36 feet 11 inches

Maximum Range: 1320 nm

Maximum Speed: 258 knots

Engine: (2) Continental GTSIO-520-N

Propeller: McCauley

Seating: 8 standard

Total Built: 9

Production Date: 1986

Price: $291,750