Specifications
AI Description
- Airframe Total Time: 8,312.5 hours
- Total Landings: 6,671
- Maintenance Tracking: CESSCOM
- Inspection Status: On CESCOM Phase 1-4 C/W 5/24, Phase 5 C/W 2023
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney PW530A
- Engine Maintenance Program: ESP Gold Lite
- Engine 1 SNEW: 8,286 hours, 6,685 cycles
- Engine 2 SNEW: 8,067 hours, 6,485 cycles
- Avionics System: Honeywell Primus
- Autopilot: Honeywell Primus
- Radar: Honeywell Primus 660
- Communication Radios: Dual Honeywell KY-196B w/ 8.33 spacing
- Navigation Radios: Dual Honeywell KN-53
- Terrain Awareness: Honeywell Mk VII w/ Windshear (TAWS-A)
- Traffic System: Honeywell TPU-67A
- FMS: Universal UNS-1LW w/ WAAS/LPV
- Interior Configuration: Eight-passenger with new interior (2020) by Yingling-ICT
- Exterior: Refurbished in 2011, overall white with espresso and beige striping, wings painted in 2015
- Additional Features: RVSM, Dataloader, EROS oxygen masks, Thrust reversers, Ski tube, Steep approach S/B
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.