FADEC reduz workload e custo de operacao
FADEC dos PW530A elimina ajustes manuais de potencia, reduz fuel burn, simplifica startup e aumenta tempo entre overhauls (TBO de 5.000h vs 4.000h dos JT15D).
Cessna Citation Bravo
C550Light JetDiscontinued1996–2006
Range
1.900 NM · 3.519 km
MTOW
6.713 kg
Cruise
405 kt · 750 km/h
Mach 0.70 · MMO
Seats
8
up to 8 passengers
Used price
US$ 2.0M
The Cessna Citation Bravo is a light jet produced between 1996 and 2006. It has a range of 1900 nm, a cruise speed of 405 kt (750 km/h), Mach 0.70, up to 8 passengers. Out of production; on the used market the median is around US$ 2.0M. In Brazil there are 31 units registered in the RAB-ANAC. There are 28 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 30 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 9/6/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
30 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 6 sources · 04/06/2026
US$ 2.0 miR$ 10.2 mi
market medianaging ≈ −2.7%/yr+11% vs Light Jet median
Entry
US$ 2.1 mi
model year 1997
Basis
Listings
real listings
Top of range
US$ 2.8 mi
model year 2006
Basis
Listings
real listings
Minimum
US$ 1.3 mi
R$ 6.4 mi
Median
US$ 2.0 mi
R$ 10.2 mi
Maximum
US$ 2.8 mi
R$ 14.1 mi
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +2.8%/yr·1997→2006
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
9 of 10 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.10 to ×1.34 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization and ICMS.
Air taxi
US$ 1.4 mi – 3.1 mi
R$ 7.0 mi – 16.0 mi · ICMS Agreement 75/91 · ~4 to 5%
Private use
US$ 1.6 mi – 3.7 mi
R$ 7.9 mi – 18.8 mi · ICMS ~18 to 25%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + ICMS, no legal review. Federal taxes (II/IPI/PIS/COFINS) ~0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); the weight is the state ICMS, higher for private use.
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 1.9 mil/h
R$ 9.9 mil/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 324.0 mil
- Total/h @ 400 hrs/yr
- US$ 2.7 mil/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 2.5 mil – 3.4 mil/h
R$ 12.8 mil – 17.4 mil/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 1.6 mil – 3.9 mil/h
R$ 8.2 mil – 20.0 mil/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: operator quotes US$2.5k-3.4k/hr (Paramount Business Jets US$3,300/hr; AirCharterAdvisors/Mercury US$2,700-3,400/hr). BR: Flapper light-jet category (Cessna Citation/Phenom 100) R$8k-20k/hr per flight hour; converted at USD/BRL ~5.06 (BCB 2026-06-04) = ~US$1.6k-3.9k/hr. BR figure is light-jet category, not Bravo-specific.
How we read this price · 6 sources · researched 04/06/2026
Pre-owned light jet, prod 1997-2006 (discontinued). Median ~US$2.0M: AvBuyer/Aircraft Bluebook Summer 2024 avg range US$2.15M (1997) to US$2.75M (2006); Controller market data US$1.25M-2.7M (15-17 listings); GlobalAir real asking US$2.195M (2000), US$2.30M (2002), US$2.295M (2000, price reduced); FlyCraft avg pre-owned ~US$2.0-2.1M, mkt val US$2.5M. Floor US$1.25M from Controller/Florida listings; a US$395K 2003 GlobalAir listing (5,750 TT) excluded as high-time/project outlier. New price was ~US$6.2M. DOC US$2,123/hr itemized from LibertyJet (fuel US$1,229 + maint US$331 + engine US$338 + misc, 148 gph); aviacost shows US$2,928/hr variable on higher fuel-price assumption. Charter world US$2.5k-3.4k/hr (Paramount US$3,300/hr, AirCharterAdvisors/Mercury/evoJets US$2.7k-3.4k). Sources accessed 2026-06-04.
- AvBuyer - Cessna Citation Bravo for sale (+ Aircraft Bluebook Summer 2024 avg), Fetched 2026-06-04: 5 listings; Bluebook Summer 2024 avg range US$2.15M (1997) to US$2.75M (2006); one asking US$2,295,000 (2000).
- Controller.com - Cessna Citation Bravo listings, Search 2026-06-04: 15-17 listings, market range US$1.25M-2.7M; Florida US$1.25M-1.495M.
- GlobalAir - Citation Bravo for sale, Fetched 2026-06-04: 8 listings; asking US$2,195,000 (2000), US$2,300,000 (2002), US$395,000 (2003, high-time outlier).
- FlyCraft - Citation Bravo specs & cost, Fetched 2026-06-04: avg pre-owned ~US$2.0-2.1M, mkt val US$2.5M; new price ~US$6.2M; 148 gph.
- LibertyJet - Citation Bravo ownership costs, Fetched 2026-06-04: DOC US$2,123/hr (fuel US$1,229 + maint US$331.51 + engine US$337.53 + misc); fixed US$322,526/yr.
- aviacost - Citation Bravo operating cost, Fetched 2026-06-04: variable US$2,928/hr (161 gph, higher fuel-price assumption), total US$4,133/hr at 325 hrs.
PTAX · R$ 5,12 / US$ · 22/09/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
19 de abr de 1995
FAA cert.
08 de jan de 1997
ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
25 de fev de 1997
Units produced
336
Citation Bravo, sucessor do Citation II com motores PW530A e melhor performance.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engines
- 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A com FADEC
- Max Speed Kt
- 405
- Fuel Capacity Lb
- 5.009
- Combustível
- 746,6 gal
- Razão de subida
- 3.290 ft/min
- Mach máx. operação
- 0,7
- Distância de pouso
- 3.010 ft
- Thrust Per Engine Lbf
- 2.887
- Pista balanceada (BFL)
- 3.500 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Lavatory
- Lavatorio traseiro com porta e janela
- Configuration
- Zona unica em layout club ou club + 2, 7 a 8 passageiros
- Configuração típica
- Club 4 + 2 Forward + Belted Lavatory
- Noise Level Db
- 78
- Volume da cabine
- 7,87 m³
- Pressurização diferencial
- 9 psi
- Baggage Capacity Cuft
- 73
Avionics and engines
- Original
- Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS de 3 telas
- Autopilot
- Honeywell Primus 1000 integrado
- Painel de voo
- Honeywell Primus 1000
- Common Retrofit
- Garmin GTN 750/650, ADS-B Out, Synthetic Vision opcional
Operating costs
- Fonte de dados
- planephd.com, Cessna 550 Citation Bravo: fuel 148 gph, overhaul reserve $265.60/hr, hourly maintenance $267.73 · aircraftcostcalculator.com, Cessna Citation Bravo ownership & operating costs · aviacost.com, Citation Bravo variable cost $2,928/hr at 161 gph, 325 hr/yr · Conklin & de Decker, Cessna Citation Bravo operating costs & specs · Atlantic Jet Partners / TBO Extension, PW530A TBO 4,000 hr, overhaul cost reference
- Fuel Burn Gph
- 165
- Annual Fixed Usd
- 280.000
- Última atualização
- 2026
- Hourly Operating Usd
- 2.100
- Engine Overhaul Cost Usd
- 380.000
- Current Market Price Usd Low
- 1.500.000
- Engine Overhaul Period Hours
- 5.000
- Current Market Price Usd High
- 3.200.000
External dimensions
- Comprimento total
- 14,4 m
- Envergadura
- 15,75 m
- Altura
- 4,57 m
- Área da asa
- 30 m²
- Enflechamento da asa
- 0°
Weights & fuel
- Peso operacional vazio (OEW)
- 4.073 kg
- Peso máximo de decolagem (MTOW)
- 6.713 kg
- Carga máxima (payload)
- 873 kg
- Capacidade de combustível
- 2.826 L
- Capacidade de combustível
- 5.059 lb
Minimum runway
RBAC 135.385 · landing within 60% of the runwaysea level / ISA referenceHow much runway the Citation Bravo needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.
Charter (RBAC 135), dry runway
1.528m
landing ÷ 0.60 · RBAC 135.385(b)
Charter, wet runway
1.757m
× 1.15 · RBAC 135.385(d)
Takeoff or BFL, manual
1.067m
unfactored takeoff, manufacturer
Dispatches under charter rules at 153 of 465 Brazilian public runways when dry, and at 100 when wet.
Minimum runway
Where the Citation Bravo dispatches under charter rules
Verdict per regime (private, charter dry and wet) across 465 Brazilian public runways, with the margin in meters.
Pro feature. Available on your Jet Tracker account.
Manufacturer-published distances at sea level, ISA and reference weight. Not corrected for altitude, temperature, wind or runway condition, takeoff included. Uses the declared LDA as a proxy for effective runway length (RBAC 135.361) and the most favourable threshold in calm air (135.385(b)(1)): on the day, wind may force the shorter threshold. Destination only: does not assess the alternate aerodrome (135.387). Not a substitute for the AFM or the operator's performance analysis. Rule: RBAC 135.385 and 135.398; private flying (RBAC 91) is not factored. Runways: declared distance (LDA) from AISWEB/DECEA (2026-09-05), checkable on each aerodrome chart; where DECEA publishes no declared distance, physical length from OurAirports is used.
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zona7 typical passengers · 8 maxClub 42 dianteirosLavatório c/ cinto (assento extra)
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✗ no stand-up heightfront cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
4,75 m
Width
1,42 m
Height
1,4 m
Volume
7,87 m³
Baggage
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History
- 1995First flight
- 1996 - Modernizacao definitiva do Citation II
Lancado em 1996, o Bravo manteve a celula 550 mas trocou motores JT15D por PW530A FADEC e aviônica analogica por Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS, ganhando 10% em eficiencia.
- 1997FAA certification
- 1997First deliveries
- 2006 - 337 unidades em 10 anos de producao
Entre 1996 e 2006 foram produzidas 337 unidades, encerrando a familia 550 quando a Cessna concentrou foco na linha CJ (525) que ja oferecia entry-level mais moderno.
- 2006End of production
Market position
Market position analysis pending.
Brazil Fleet
Estimativa preliminar, refinar com dados RAB-ANAC.
Citation Bravo (Cessna 550, 1996-2006, ~336 unidades), frota BR estimada 4-8 aeronaves operacionais, hoje todas com 20+ anos. Concentração SP/RJ. É a evolução do Citation II com aviônica Pro Line 21 e motor PW530A.
Operadores típicos: charter mid-tier, holdings com perfil "primeira aeronave a jato" buscando custo de aquisição baixo (US$ 600k-1.2M usado). Cabine stand-up parcial (1,57m altura), 7 assentos. Compete com Beechjet 400A pre-owned.
Mercado: cotações deprimidas pela idade, mercado de usados é dominado pela disponibilidade de programas de motor (PW530A MSP custa ~US$ 250/h por motor). Sem programa, ferry custa o jato.
31 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)
Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.
Open Analytics
Global fleet
Global distribution pending.
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Excelente curto-campo para light jet
Com 3.500 ft de pista balanceada e MTOW de 6.713kg, opera em aeroportos como Jundiai (SBJD), Sorocaba (SDCO) e SBMT sem restricao, abrindo missoes que medium jets nao alcancam.
Limitations
Cabine ainda em pe baixa para padroes atuais
Altura de 1,45m forca passageiros mais altos a se inclinarem para caminhar. Modelos modernos como CJ4 e Phenom 300 oferecem cabines mais altas, embora tambem mais caros.
Curiosities
Sucessor que nao chegou
A Cessna chegou a estudar um Citation Bravo II com winglets e motores upgradados, mas cancelou o projeto em 2005 ao priorizar a linha CJ. O Bravo virou o ponto final da familia 550.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cessna Citation Bravo cost?
The Cessna Citation Bravo is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 2.0M, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation Bravo?
The maximum range is 1900 nm (1.900 NM · 3.519 km).
How fast is the Cessna Citation Bravo?
Cruise speed is 405 kt, equivalent to 750 km/h, or Mach 0.70.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation Bravo seat?
The Cessna Citation Bravo seats up to 8 passengers, crew not included.
How many Cessna Citation Bravo are there in Brazil?
There are 31 units registered in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026).
Who operates the Cessna Citation Bravo in Brazil?
29 distinct operators operate 30 units of the Cessna Citation Bravo in the RAB-ANAC: 1 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 29 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, MG and DF (data as of 9/22/2026). Name, fleet and base of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate a Cessna Citation Bravo per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 2,743 per flight hour at 400 h/year, of which US$ 1,933 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 324,000 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 400 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.