Specifications
Broker
SCHUBACH AVIATION
+17606764107
Aircraft Details
• Professionally managed and flown to Part 135 standards
• 2 US owner pedigree
• Based at KCRQ (Carlsbad, California)
• Total airframe time: 6,725 hours; 4,751 landings
• Engines: Williams, both at 6,572.4 hours, on TAP Blue engine maintenance program
• Collins Pro Line 21 Integrated Avionics System with dual ADC-3000, AHC-3000, FCG-3000, VHF-4000, RTU-4220, TDR-94D Mode S XPNDRS, GPS-4000A, TTR-4000 TCAS, FMS-3000 (WAAS), Garmin GPS-500w (WAAS), DBU-5000 data loader, ALT-4000 radar altimeter, XM Satellite Weather, L3 CVR, Jeppesen electric charts, ARTEX C406-N ELT, L3 standby gyro, Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS, Collins WXR-800 weather radar, ADS-B Out, RVSM
• Wifi: Gogo ATG 3000 with C1 LRU Upgrade
• 8 seats (7+1 configuration: 6 club, 1 side-facing, 1 belted lavatory)
• Aft lavatory, right-hand cabinet, LED cabin lighting
• Seats freshly reconditioned, new carpet in 2023, runners to be replaced in 2026
• Airworthy
• Available turn-key with management and established charter revenue
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.