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CESSNA CITATION BRAVO(1997)

Specifications

Year1997
Serial Number
Registration
Total Hours2,525
LocationUnited States
RegionNORTH AMERICA

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Aircraft Details

  • Maintained under FAR Part 91, with Cessna service center maintenance and complete logbooks
  • Phase 1-5 inspections completed by Duncan Aviation in 08/2009
  • Always hangared, two U.S. owners since new
  • Equipped with CESCOM tracking program and RVSM certified
  • Weights: BOW 9500 lbs, ZFW 11300 lbs, MGTOW 14800 lbs
  • Engines: PW530A, both with 2525 hours since new, TBO 4000 hours
  • Avionics include Honeywell Primus 1000 IFCS, AlliedSignal GNS-XLS FMS with GPS, dual AlliedSignal radios, Honeywell Mark VI GPWS, TCAS, and ADS-B Out
  • Additional equipment: Thrust reversers, B&D cabin display, overwater life vests, flood cooling, 45,000-foot ceiling, 64 cu ft oxygen
  • Executive interior for 10 passengers, taupe leather seats and carpeting, off-white ultraleather headliner, dual executive tables, forward refreshment center, underseat storage, flushing aft lavatory
  • Interior and exterior completed by Capital Aviation (09/2003), both reported in excellent condition as of 03/2010, exterior in Matterhorn white with black & khaki accents

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.