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CESSNA CITATION BRAVO(1998)

Specifications

Year1998
Serial Number550-0849
RegistrationN560JA
Total Hours7,362.9
LocationBOCA RATON, FLORIDA
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

American Aircraft Sales, Inc.

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AI Description

  • Model: CESSNA CITATION BRAVO
  • Location: Boca Raton, Florida
  • Condition: Used
  • WAAS/LPV equipped
  • Dual Garmin 750Xi avionics
  • Flightstream 510
  • New paint (2020) and new interior (2023)
  • Engine model: PW530A
  • Engine hours: 7306 (both engines)
  • Engine cycles: 5661 (both engines)
  • SMOH: 3254.3 hours (both engines)
  • WiFi equipped
  • Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics package
  • Honeywell IFCS autopilot
  • Eight (8) passenger executive configuration
  • Taupe leather seating
  • Forward refreshment center
  • Freon air conditioning with cabin control
  • High-speed data/WiFi
  • Aft belted flushing lavatory
  • Equipped with CESCOM (Cessna Computerized Maintenance Tracking Program)
  • RVSM certified
  • ADS-B capable
  • Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) equipped
  • Weather Radar: Honeywell Primus 660 (color stabilized)

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.