Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Aircraft located in Wichita, Kansas and offered by Textron Aviation.
• 1,885 total airframe hours and 1,389 total landings.
• Maintained under FAR Part 91 with ProParts airframe and TAP Blue engine programs.
• Both engines (FJ44-3A) have 1,885 hours since new and 5,000-hour TBO.
• Garmin G3000 avionics suite: dual VHF Comm, dual Nav, single DME, dual Mode S transponders with ADS-B Out, GWX 70 weather radar, FMS (GPS/WAAS/LPV), TCAS II, electronic charts.
• Additional equipment: Garmin Iridium Satcom Phone, Flightstream 510, Connext Weather, Surface Watch, VHF Data Link Radio, synthetic vision, XM Graphical Weather.
• Exterior: Snow White with Starlight Silver Metallic, Cumulus Gray Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl, and Platinum Pearl stripes (painted 2018).
• Interior: Silver Mirage scheme with Figured Honduran Mahogany High Gloss cabinetry, brushed aluminum hardware, six pedestal seats, executive tables, USB charging ports, LH aft belted flushing toilet, airstair style step.
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.