Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Aircraft located in Marshall, Texas, offered by Valor Jets
• Impeccably maintained with four U.S. owners since new and maintenance tracked via CESCOM
• Total time: 4,860 hours; Total landings: 3,091
• Engines: Dual Williams FJ44-3A, 4,860 hours since new, 5,500-hour TBO, enrolled on 100% TAP Advantage Blue maintenance program
• Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 suite, including Collins FMS-3000 w/ WAAS/LPV, ADS-B, TCAS II, SATCOM, XM weather, and electronic charts
• Additional equipment: Artex 406N ELT, Aircell ST-3100 Iridium SATCOM, BFGoodrich WX-1000E Stormscope, airstair-style step
• Executive interior for seven passengers: Espresso-brown Townsend leather seats, mid-cabin 4-place club, dual forward-facing seats, private aft belted lavatory, forward galley, LED lighting, Havana walnut matte wood-veneer cabinetry
• Exterior: Snow white with harvest gold metallic, Columbia blue pearl, and charcoal gray metallic striping with a charcoal gray vertical stabilizer
• Recent inspections: DOC 1, 5, 11 (due 1/2026), DOC 8, 12, 14, 16 (due 9/2024), DOC 22 (completed 12/2023)
• RVSM certified, maintenance 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.