Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Based at KTMB, Miami, Florida
• Airframe total time: 3,927 hours, 2,567 landings
• Maintained under FAR Part 91, CESCOM maintenance tracking, ProParts airframe program, and TAP Blue engine program
• Engines: 2 Williams FJ44-3A, 3,910 hours since new, 2,558 cycles
• Avionics: Collins Proline 21 with 3 displays, WAAS, ADS-B Out, IFIS 6.0, dual FMS (Collins & Garmin), dual Mode S transponders, TAWS-B, TCAS II v7.1, SATCOM, weather radar, lightning detection, and cockpit voice recorder
• Additional equipment: Pulselight system, DeCore tail logo lights, left belted toilet, aft storage cabinet, moving map, powered Bose headset jacks, AirCell satellite phone
• Interior: Refurbished 2018, 7-passenger executive configuration, asphalt leather seats, Mozambique wood veneers, dual executive tables, deluxe refreshment center, aft belted lavatory
• Exterior: New paint in 2022, white with blue and silver stripes
• Airworthy, RVSM certified, equipped with emergency locator transmitter and electronic checklists
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.