Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• Three US owners since new
• Low times and cycles
• Engines enrolled on TAP Blue maintenance program
• Airframe enrolled on ProParts
• New exterior paint completed by West Star in 2023 (Matterhorn White with Midnight Green and Glass Sand Metallic striping)
• Wood interior refinished, seat and carpet reconditioned in 2025
• 7-passenger configuration: forward 4-place club, aft 2 forward-facing seats, belted lavatory
• Forward refreshment center, ample storage, large cabinets, MAPCO hot liquid dispenser
• Amenities include forward bulkhead monitor, two large writing tables forward, two small tables aft, 110V AC inverter outlets, AvVisor moving map display, L3 Avance WIFI
• Collins ProLine 21 integrated avionics suite, WAAS/LPV equipped, Mark VIII EGPWS, XM weather receiver, Garmin GPS-500, cockpit voice recorder, pulselight system
• CESCOM maintenance tracking system
• Total airframe time: 3,506 hours, total cycles: 2,453
• Engine 1: 3,496 hours/2,447 cycles; Engine 2: 3,441.4 hours/2,416 cycles
• Lavatory onboard
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.