Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Professionally flown and meticulously maintained, always hangared
• Engines enrolled on TAP Blue program; Williams FJ44-3A engines, 1,216 hours and 674 cycles each
• Airframe on ProParts & ProTech; maintenance tracked via CAMP
• Recent and upcoming inspections by Textron Mesa, including Docs 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 40, and 41
• Garmin G3000 avionics suite with GFC 700 autopilot/flight director, Garmin Class A TAWS, Garmin Synthetic Vision, Enhanced Vision System, XM weather radar, Collins ALT-4000 radio altimeters, Collins HF-9000 w/SELCAL, ACARS, ADS-B, FAA Datacom/CPDLC, RNP compliant, and WAAS/LPV capability
• Gogo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi, Garmin Iridium SATCOM, Clarity wireless, Gogo transceiver, Garmin GDL59 Wi-Fi data link, and Garmin Flight Stream 510
• Executive interior: seven-passenger configuration, forward four-place club, dual aft forward-facing chairs, belted aft lavatory, upgraded carpeting, forward refreshment center
• Exterior: white with medium and light gray accent stripes
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.