Specifications
AI Description
- Aircraft: Cessna Citation Bravo
- Airframe: 7,773.3 hours since new, 5,036 landings
- Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney PW530A
- Engine #1: 7,709.1 hours since new, 4,976 cycles
- Engine #2: 7,672.5 hours since new, 4,966 cycles
- Engine program: Enrolled on Power Advantage
- Maintenance:
- Pre-purchase inspection due October 2025
- Phase 18 due September 2025
- Phase 35 due September 2025
- Phase 59 due September 2025
- Phase 5 inspection currently in progress
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000, dual Honeywell KY-196B, dual Honeywell KN-53, Honeywell autopilot, dual Honeywell KR-87 ADF, dual Honeywell DN-441B, Collins ALT-55B radar altimeter, dual Honeywell KT-74 transponder, Honeywell WU-660 radar, Universal UNS-1K FMS, Honeywell Mark VII CVR, Fairchild A2000S HF, Artex C406-2 ELT, Honeywell TPU 67B TCAS II, Fairchild F100 FDR, Garmin G400 GPS
- Interior: Eight passengers, center club layout, recent seat refurbishment
- Exterior: Fresh paint in 2023, overall Matterhorn white
- Additional features: 8.33 kHz spacing, ADS-B Out enrolled, RVSM & B-RNAV compliant
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.