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CESSNA CITATION CJ2+(2008)

Specifications

Year2008
Serial Number525A-0381
RegistrationN653BB
Total Hours3,570
LocationUnited States
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Smith Aviation

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Dusty Smith

901-336-9277

dusty@flysmithaviation.com

Aircraft Details

  • Model: CESSNA CITATION CJ2+
  • Condition: Used
  • Flight Rules: IFR
  • Location: Memphis, Tennessee
  • Maintenance Tracking: CAMP
  • Parts Maintenance Program: ProParts
  • Engine Maintenance Program: TAP Blue
  • Engines: 2 x WILLIAMS FJ44-3A-24
  • Engine 1: 3,533 SNEW, TBO 5,500, 2,606 cycles
  • Engine 2: 3,545 SNEW, TBO 5,500, 2,613 cycles
  • Winglets: Tamarack Active Winglets installed (October 2022)
  • Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, ADS-B equipped, WAAS, LPV
  • Cabin Configuration: Executive, seating for 8
  • Interior Refurbishment: February 2023
  • Exterior Paint: Scheduled for December 2024, Matterhorn White with Jet Black Pearl and Steel Blue stripes
  • Additional Equipment: GoGo Avance L3 WiFi, USB charging ports, belted flushing aft lavatory
  • Climb to FL450 in 30 minutes or less at MTOW
  • No known damage, complete logbooks available

About this Model

Overview

The Cessna Citation CJ2 sits in the light-jet segment as a straightforward, owner-operator-friendly platform that balances cruise efficiency with practical runway performance. It is commonly used for regional business travel where predictable operating routines, broad airport access, and a right-sized cabin matter more than long-range endurance or large-cabin amenities.

Mission Fit

Mission planning tends to favor efficient stage lengths where the CJ2 can cruise at typical light-jet altitudes and make use of a wide selection of airports. It works well for mixed profiles—quick out-and-back day travel, multi-stop itineraries, and weather-driven altitude flexibility—while longer missions may require a stop depending on winds, reserves, and payload.

Cabin

The CJ2 cabin is a compact, club-style environment sized for small groups. Seating is typically arranged for four in a club with additional side-facing or belted seating depending on configuration, making it comfortable for short-to-midrange legs and workable for longer flights when passenger count stays modest. Baggage is generally split between an exterior compartment and smaller in-cabin storage, so packing strategy matters for full-seat missions.