This 2005 Cessna 550 Citation Bravo Is a Ready-to-Fly ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Honeywell Primus avionics, refreshed interior, and exceptional maintenance pedigree highlight capable business jet.

FLYING Staff

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

2005 Cessna 550 Citation Bravo [Credit: Lone Mountain Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

Today's Top Pick is a 2005 Cessna 550 Citation Bravo, recognized for balancing proven performance with reasonable operating costs.
This meticulously maintained jet features a fresh 2025 paint job and a fully refurbished 2025 nine-passenger luxurious cabin.
Equipped with a highly capable Honeywell Primus flight system and RVSM compliant, this aircraft is listed at $2,750,000 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 2005 Cessna 550 Citation Bravo.

The Cessna Citation Bravo has long been a favorite for jet operators seeking a balance of proven performance and reasonable operating costs. It builds on the immense success of earlier straight-wing Citation models, standing out as an aircraft that owners can be genuinely proud to fly.

Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this beautiful 2005 model enters the market with 5,850 total airframe hours and 4,365 landings. It features a fresh 2025 paint job utilizing a classic white base complemented by maroon-and-gray striping. Meticulously maintained and professionally flown throughout its life, the Bravo maintains complete logbooks and tracks its maintenance events on CESSCOM.

Supplying the thrust for the jet are twin Pratt & Whitney PW530A turbofan engines equipped with thrust reversers. Engine one shows 1,766 hours since its last major overhaul, while engine two has logged 1,893 hours since overhaul. The powerplant data is clearly displayed on LCD engine instruments and utilizes a Safe Flight N1 computer to assist the flight crew during various phases of flight.

Refurbished completely in 2025, the luxurious cabin accommodates up to nine passengers in stylish comfort. The thoughtfully designed layout features a center four-place club seating arrangement, two-place, side-facing seats, two aft forward-facing seats, and an aft belted lavatory.

Equipping the flight deck is a highly capable Honeywell Primus flight system and autopilot, alongside a Universal UNS-1Lw flight management system with WAAS/LPV capabilities. Situational awareness and communication are heavily bolstered by a Honeywell Mark VII TAWS-A system, aTPU-67A traffic system, Honeywell RT-300 radar altimeter, and dual Honeywell KY-196B comms, ensuring the RVSM-compliant aircraft is fully ready for modern airspace.

2005 Cessna 550 Citation Bravo [Credit: Lone Mountain Aircraft]

Listed at $2,750,000, this 2005 Cessna 550 Citation Bravo stands out as an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to step into the world of turbine-powered travel.

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