Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• 5,880 total airframe hours, 4,847 cycles, maintained under FAR Part 135 by Northern Jet, Inc.
• Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade with Collins Pro Line Fusion suite, dual Collins FMSA-6000, Collins GPS-4000S, dual Collins NAV-4500, dual Collins VHF-4000 comms, dual Collins DME-4000, Collins AFD-3700 EFIS, Collins IFCS autopilot and flight director, Collins RTA-852 weather radar, L3 FA2100 CVR, Collins TTR-4000 TCAS-II (Change 7.1), Collins TDR-94D Mode S transponders, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, Collins ALT-4000 radar altimeter, dual Collins AHC-3000 AHRS.
• L3 WiFi installed; Cessna ProParts, TAP Elite, and CESCOM maintenance tracking.
• Both engines (SNs 141515, 141516) at 5,880 hours since new, covered by TAP Elite.
• Interior: Forward galley, aft lavatory, forward side-facing seat, four-place club, dual aft forward-facing seats; original 2008 interior, very well maintained.
• Exterior: Matterhorn White base, Granite and Gold flowing stripes, last painted 2008.
• Inspections current with next major due dates ranging from 2024 to 2028.
• Two U.S. owners since new, Part 135 pedigree, home base ORL, offered by Northern Jet, Inc.
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.