Specifications
AI Description
- Location: Venice, Florida
- Condition: Used
- Flight Rules: IFR
- Maintenance Tracking: Traxxall
- Engines:
- Model: Pratt & Whitney PW530A
- Time Since New: 6,979 hours
- TBO: 4,000 hours
- Cycles: 7,750 (Right), 7,751 (Left)
- Overhaul: 3,047 hours since overhaul for both engines
- Recent 2000-hour inspections completed in February 2023
- Avionics:
- Honeywell Primus 1000 Integrated System with FMS & LPV
- ADS-B Equipped
- WAAS and LPV capabilities
- Dual Garmin GTX 335 & GTX 345 Transponders
- Interior:
- 2023 new executive 7-passenger configuration
- Tan leather cross-stitch seating
- Forward galley with MAPCO
- Aft fully enclosed belted flushing lavatory
- Exterior:
- Overall color: Jet Glo Express Matterhorn White with accents in Imperial Red, Platinum, and Black Velvet
- Inspection Status: Phase 5 completed December 2023
- Airworthy: Yes
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.