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CESSNA CITATION CJ3+(2009)

Specifications

Year2009
Serial Number525B-0296
RegistrationN885EM
Total Hours2,690
LocationSARATOGA, CALIFORNIA
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

TMR Aviation

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AI Description

  • Model: CESSNA CITATION CJ3+
  • Location: Saratoga, California
  • Condition: Used
  • Engine: Williams FJ44-3A
  • Engine Maintenance Program: TAP Elite
  • Total Time: 2,690 hours
  • TBO: 5,000 hours
  • Avionics: Collins Proline 21 Integrated Avionics Suite
  • Features:
  • Aft Lavatory
  • Belted Lav
  • Flushing Lav
  • High-Speed Data/Wifi
  • ADS-B Capable
  • Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
  • RVSM Certified
  • Interior:
  • Completed in 2018
  • Seating for 7
  • Tan leather with tan and blue carpets
  • Zebra wood cabinetry
  • Forward RS side-facing seat, mid-cabin club
  • Exterior:
  • Painted in 2009
  • Snow white with yellow and blue stripes
  • Additional Equipment:
  • GOGO onboard internet
  • 110-volt outlets
  • Cabin information display
  • EROS Mk 10 Pilot oxygen masks
  • Electronic charts

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.