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CESSNA CITATION ENCORE
Cessna Citation Encore: The Final Evolution
The 1998 Upgrade That Perfected the Formula
By 1998, the Citation V/Ultra platform had proven itself across 600+ deliveries. Cessna wasn't finished. The Citation Encore introduced Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535A engines (3,360 lbf) — more powerful, more efficient, quieter. Trailing-link main landing gear smoothed rough runways. Increased fuel payload extended range. The interior finally matched the performance.
Specifications That Closed the Chapter
• Range: 3,440 km (1,700 nm) — practical coast-to-coast capability
• Speed: 798 km/h (431 knots) — the fastest of the V-series
• Capacity: 7 – 9 passengers in the updated cabin
• Takeoff: 3,490 ft — shorter than predecessors despite more weight
• Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 retained, proven and reliable
The Encore+ (2006) added FADEC engine controls and further refinements, but the core remained: a jet that launched when needed, carried full loads, and didn't surprise operators with maintenance bills.
Production ended in 2011 with 774 total Citation 560 series aircraft built (V, Ultra, Encore, Encore+).
• Speed: 798 km/h (431 knots) — the fastest of the V-series
• Capacity: 7 – 9 passengers in the updated cabin
• Takeoff: 3,490 ft — shorter than predecessors despite more weight
• Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 retained, proven and reliable
The Encore+ (2006) added FADEC engine controls and further refinements, but the core remained: a jet that launched when needed, carried full loads, and didn't surprise operators with maintenance bills.
Production ended in 2011 with 774 total Citation 560 series aircraft built (V, Ultra, Encore, Encore+).
The Market Today
Pre-owned Encore aircraft trade between $1.5M and $2.5M — the premium end of the V-series market. Encore+ models command $2.0M – $3.0M for their FADEC engines and lower operating costs. Operating costs: $1,500 – 1,900 per hour — reasonable for the capability.
The Verdict
The Citation V is the aircraft that taught Cessna how to stretch an airframe without breaking the formula. It's the grandfather of the modern Citation line, the proof that evolution beats revolution.
For the buyer seeking a Citation V, you're acquiring aviation history —a platform that defined the "mid-light" category and still delivers value decades after its first flight.
For the buyer seeking a Citation V, you're acquiring aviation history —a platform that defined the "mid-light" category and still delivers value decades after its first flight.
CESSNA CITATION ENCORE/ENCORE+ OVERVIEW
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