Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Professionally flown and managed
- Fully enrolled in TAP Elite engine program
- 2017 paint and partial interior refurbishment
- 7 passenger seating capacity
- Enclosed belted lavatory
- Forward galley configuration
- Based in Carlsbad, California
- Well-maintained and ready for immediate delivery
- Maintenance tracking through CAMP
- Flight deck equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
- Avionics include Collins FMS-3000 with GPS, Garmin GPS-500W, Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS, and Collins TCAS-4000 TCAS-II
- Additional equipment includes AvVisor Information Display System, XM Graphical Weather, Aircell FlightFone, and Jeppesen Electronic Charts
- Exterior painted in 2017 with snow white and black, featuring Raptor Red and Gamma Gray striping
- Interior refurbished in 2017 with new carpet and wood finishes
- Main cabin seating for six in a center club configuration with two forward-facing captain chairs
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.