Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Aircraft available for lease, longer lease terms preferred and Part 135 offers considered
• 4,175 total airframe hours and cycles
• Maintained on ProParts program; maintenance hourly rate: $366
• Williams FJ44-3A engines on TAP Elite program; 4,175 hours since new per engine; hourly rate: $227.55/engine
• Collins ProLine 21 integrated avionics suite, dual RTU-4200 radios, Collins GPS 4000S, Garmin GPS 500, Artex C406-N ELT, dual Collins TDR-94D Mode S transponders, Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS, HF-9000 provisions
• Additional features: cockpit speaker mute, angle of attack indexer, voice annunciator, electronic charts, CVR, cabin display power, single ADF, Aircell ST-3100, Gogo ATG-5000
• Main cabin seating for six in center-club configuration, belted flushing toilet, interchangeable side-facing seat/cabinet, executive tables, airstair entry steps, 8.4” cabin display
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.