Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; RVSM certified; two owners since new; all U.S. history.
- Engine: Model PW530A; maintenance program ESP; TBO 4000 hours; 250 hours since overhaul for both engines.
- Avionics: Equipped with Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics package; includes ADF (Honeywell KR-87), autopilot (Honeywell), dual communication radios (Honeywell KY-196A), CVR (Fairchild A200S), DME (Honeywell DM-441B), EFIS (Honeywell 3-tube 8x7-inch), flight director (Honeywell), FMS (Global GNS-XLS w/GPS), navigation radios (dual Honeywell KN-53), radar altimeter (Collins ALT-55B), TAWS (AlliedSignal Mark VII EGPWS), TCAS (AlliedSignal TCAS-I), dual Honeywell KT-70 Mode S transponder, and weather radar (Honeywell Primus 660 color).
- Interior: Executive configuration for 8 passengers; original beige interior; light tan leather seating; updated headliner and carpeting; high-gloss khaki brown cabinetry; LS refreshment center; aft stereo cabinet with single-disc CD player; lavatory with divider doors.
- Exterior: White with dark/medium blue striping; original exterior.
About this Model
Overview
The Citation Bravo is a twin‑engine light business jet positioned between entry-level Citations and larger light/midsize platforms. It is typically selected for 4–7 passenger missions where access to shorter runways and predictable operations matter more than maximum cabin volume. Compared with earlier Citation II variants, the Bravo’s higher-thrust engines and aerodynamic refinements are aimed at improved climb and hot/high performance, while keeping a conventional systems layout and pilot-friendly handling.
Mission Fit
In real use, the Bravo is most efficient on short to mid-length legs where block times and airport access drive value. It can cover longer segments, but payload, reserves, and seasonal winds can make the longest missions less practical versus newer or larger jets. If your typical day involves multiple short hops, quick climbs, and consistent dispatch from a variety of airports, the Bravo aligns well.
Cabin
The cabin is a classic light-jet cross-section: a compact aisle with club-style seating common, adequate headroom for seated comfort, and a focus on practicality rather than spaciousness. Noise levels and ride quality are typical for its generation; passenger comfort is strongly influenced by interior condition, refurbishment history, and insulation upgrades. Baggage is generally manageable for soft bags and typical business travel loads, with loading convenience dependent on the specific aircraft’s interior and baggage arrangement.