Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: FAR Part 91, CESCOM tracking, always hangared, complete logbooks.
- Inspections: Phase 1-4 completed on 02/15.
- Engine Model: PW530A, TBO 4000 hours, not on a maintenance program.
- Engine Hours: Engine 1 - 4186 hours, Engine 2 - 2146 hours.
- Avionics: Honeywell KR-87 ADF, Garmin GNS-430/530 radios, Fairchild A200S CVR, Honeywell 3-tube EFIS, Honeywell GNS-XLS FMS, Dual King KT-70 Mode S transponder, Honeywell Primus 660 weather radar.
- Features: Equipped with RVSM, Aft Lavatory, Flushing Lav, Forward Galley, Cockpit Voice Recorder, Freon Air Conditioning, ADS-B capable, Terrain Awareness & Warning System, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, Thrust Reversers, Weather Radar.
- Interior: Executive configuration, seating for 8, tan seats with brown leather insets, forward galley, high-gloss burlwood laminate cabinetry, flushing aft lavatory.
- Exterior: Colors - Matterhorn white with Sherwood green and Cater gold, completed in 2005.
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.