Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: CESSNA CITATION CJ3+
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Condition: Used
- Features:
- SkyWay MRO SkyStep extended boarding ladder
- SkyFlush externally serviced lavatory
- Hangar rash noted (nose skin dent)
- Engine Program: TAP Blue, paid up to date with no deferments or progressive agreements
- Avionics:
- Dual Collins Comms
- Dual Collins Navs
- Dual Collins TDR-94D Transponders
- Collins IFCS
- Collins FMS-3000
- Collins TTR-4000 TCAS II
- Collins WXR-800 Color Radar
- Collins HF-9000 High Frequency Radio Provisions
- Cockpit Voice Recorder
- Garmin GPS-500
- L3 Landmark TAWS
- Aircell ST-3100 Iridium Sat Phone
- Exterior:
- Year Painted: 2007
- Factory original paint, touched up
- Color scheme: Matterhorn White, Metallic Silver, Charcoal Gray, Dark Toreador Red accent stripes
- Interior:
- Year Interior: 2022
- Black leather seating (mid-club configuration)
- Beige side panels
- Forward Refreshment Center
- Glass Cherry Laminate Cabinetry
- Brushed Aluminum Hardware
- 110 volt outlets
- Belted flushing lavatory with SkyFlush
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.