Specifications
Broker
WEST ELK AVIATION
AI Description
- U.S. provenance since new
- Equipped with Garmin GTN-750xi/650xi with JetTech LPV STC and Garmin GDR66 CPDLC
- Exclusively serviced by Cessna/Textron since new
- Engines on PowerAdvantage Plus program
- Airframe on ProParts program
- Total airframe hours: 5,710
- Total cycles: 4,315
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A
- Engine 1: 5,973.8 hours, 4,279 cycles
- Engine 2: 5,373.6 hours, 4,119 cycles
- Avionics include Honeywell Primus 1000, Garmin GTN-750xi/650xi, dual Collins DME, and Honeywell EGPWS
- Eight-passenger executive interior with tan Townsend leather seating
- Features enclosed belted lavatory, forward refreshment center, and dual executive writing tables
- Exterior: Matterhorn white upper fuselage, deep navy blue lower fuselage with red accent stripe
- Maintenance tracking via Cescom
- Inspection status: Phase 1-4 last completed Nov 2024, next due Nov 2026; Phase 5 last completed Nov 2024, next due Nov 2027
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.