Specifications
AI Description
- Model: CESSNA CITATION CJ1
- Condition: Used
- Location: Long Beach, California
- Engine Program: TAP Blue
- Engine Make/Model: WILLIAMS FJ44-1A
- Engine Time: 3,150 hours since new (SNEW)
- Engine TBO: 5,000 hours
- Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, Garmin GNS530W, ADS-B equipped, WAAS capable
- Interior: Updated in 2016, seats 6, belted flushing aft lavatory, earthy tones, natural maple cabinetry, saddle leather seats
- Exterior: Painted in 2016, Matterhorn white with blue, silver, and black stripes
- Maintenance Tracking: CAMP
- Inspection Status: Various inspections due between 2025 and 2028
- Additional Equipment: 50 cu ft oxygen bottle, 110-volt AC inverter, forward deluxe refreshment center
- Features: Equipped with RVSM, TCAS, SATCOM, and weather radar
- Short-field operation capability, ideal for business and personal use.
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna Citation CJ1 is a light jet designed around efficient regional missions, typically flying two to six passengers with the option for single-pilot operation where permitted. It emphasizes predictable handling, access to shorter runways than many midsize jets, and a systems layout that is familiar to operators coming from other Citations. Compared with larger cabin-class aircraft, it trades cabin volume and baggage capacity for lower trip fuel burn and simpler day-to-day utilization.
Mission Fit
In typical use the CJ1 excels at fast point-to-point flying within a multi-state radius, especially when schedules favor smaller airports closer to the destination. It is commonly used for day trips and short overnights, with performance and fuel planning that generally favor moderate stage lengths rather than consistently stretching to maximum range.
Cabin
The CJ1 cabin is arranged for practical business travel rather than a large-cabin experience. Most aircraft are configured with a forward refreshment area and a club seating group, offering a quiet environment for conversation and laptop work, but limited ability for passengers to move around. The lavatory is typically an aft, enclosed unit; amenities vary by serial number and refurbishment history. Cabin storage and baggage space are adequate for soft bags and typical business luggage, with careful packing needed when flying full seats.