Specifications
Aircraft Details
- 3,995 total airframe hours and 3,875 total landings
- Williams FJ44-3A engines on TAP Advantage Blue program (Engine 1: 3,989 hrs/3,382 cycles, Engine 2: 3,980 hrs/3,714 cycles)
- Collins Pro Line 21 integrated avionics suite, Collins FMS-3000 w/ GPS, Garmin GPS-500, Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS, Dual GTX 3000 Mode S transponders, GDL-88, Flightstream 110, GA36 GPS WAAS antenna, Collins TTR-4000 TCAS-II, Collins WXR-800 weather radar, WX 1000E storm scope, XM weather, Collins SELCAL, ELT
- Additional equipment: Cockpit voice recorder and HF radio provisions, AirCell ST 3100 Iridium telephone, Jeppesen electronic charts, Safe Flight angle of attack indexer, Voice annunciator, Cockpit speaker mute switch, PBS-250 passenger briefer, 110-volt outlets (cockpit and dual cabin), Locking fuel caps, Pulselight system with TCAS-II interface
- New paint in 2023 (white with blue and grey accent stripes)
- Factory original interior with right-hand side facing seat, interchangeable refreshment center, aft belted flushing lavatory, seating for 7 or 8 passengers
- Doc 22 inspection scheduled for June
About this Model
Overview
The Citation CJ3 sits in the light-jet segment as a step-up from entry-level light jets, focusing on predictable day-to-day dispatch, access to a broad set of runways, and a cabin sized for typical 4–6 passenger business trips. It is commonly used for regional and multi-stop schedules where turn time, straightforward avionics, and manageable operating complexity matter as much as cruise capability.
Mission Fit
A CJ3 is most at home on short-to-midrange stage lengths, including out-and-back days and multi-stop itineraries. It can support longer legs depending on payload, winds, and reserves, but the most consistent use case is efficient regional coverage rather than routine transcontinental flying at higher passenger counts.
Cabin
The CJ3 cabin is arranged around a center aisle with opposing club seating in the main cabin and an enclosed aft lavatory. The cabin height and width are typical for the light-jet class, with a step-down or slight floor contouring depending on interior generation and refurbishment. Noise levels, ride comfort, and environmental control are generally aligned with modern light jets; perceived comfort depends heavily on interior condition, seat design, and maintenance of seals and environmental systems.