Specifications
AI Description
- Model: CESSNA CITATION CJ3+
- Condition: Used
- Engine Maintenance Program: TAP Blue
- Engines: Two Williams engines, 6,608 hours since new, 5,075 cycles each
- Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, Garmin 500W GPS, dual Collins TDR-94D transponders, ADS-B equipped, WAAS and LPV capabilities
- Additional Avionics: Collins FMS 3000, dual Collins NAV-4500, Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS, Collins TCAS II
- Wifi: Gogo Biz ATG-5000
- Exterior: Painted in 2011, overall white with gloss blue and dark blue accent striping
- Interior: Newly refurbished in 2023, seven seats total, aft lavatory, forward refreshment center, includes a forward side-facing seat, four-place club seating, and two aft forward-facing single seats.
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.