Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: Cessna Citation CJ3+
- Engines: Williams FJ44-3A (2 engines)
- Engine Maintenance Program: TAP Blue
- Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion Flight Deck
- Features:
- Three Active Flight Displays (AFD)
- Multi-function Key Pad (MKP)
- Synthetic Vision
- Dual FMS
- WAAS GPS Receiver
- Wired for HF
- XM Satellite Weather
- TAWS
- TCAS II
- Interior:
- Eight-passenger seating configuration
- Tan leather upholstery
- Four club seats, two single forward-facing seats, one belted lavatory
- 110V outlets in cockpit and cabin
- Ample cargo space, reclining seats, two fold-out tray tables
- Refreshment center with coffee warmer pot
- Exterior: Overall white with blue swooping stripes
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91
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.