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CESSNA CITATION CJ1(2004)

CESSNA CITATION CJ1

Specifications

Year2004
Serial Number525-0526
RegistrationG-SOVJ
Total Hours3,526.6
LocationEUROPE, UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
RegionEUROPE

Broker

Sovereign Business Jets Limited

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AI Description

  • Capacity: Comfortably seats 5 passengers in a center-club configuration with one single seat.
  • Engines: Equipped with two Williams FJ44-1A turbofan engines, each providing 1,900 lbs of thrust.
  • Avionics: Proline 21 avionics suite, including Garmin GTN-650 and GTN-750 GPS, TCAS-I, and ADS-B Out.
  • Interior: Recently refurbished with soft grey leather seats, diamond-stitched panels, grey wool carpeting, and charcoal grey cabinetry.
  • Lavatory: Equipped with a belted flushing aft lavatory with a curtain.
  • Exterior: Newly painted in Samurai grey metallic with matte black accents.
  • Maintenance: Maintained under EASA Part 145 with CAMP tracking; no open maintenance items reported.
  • Additional Equipment: Includes life vests, portable fire extinguishers, and engine covers.
  • Features: Equipped with RVSM, SATCOM, Weather Radar, and Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS).

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.