Specifications
AI Description
- Avionics: Garmin G3000 suite with synthetic vision, ADS-B equipped, dual Garmin GIA-63W (WAAS) for comms and navs, Garmin GWX-70 weather radar, dual GTX-3000 Mode S transponders, Garmin Iridium SATCOM.
- Engines: Williams FJ44-3A engines, enrolled in TAP Blue program; Engine 1: 2,136 hours, 1,398 cycles; Engine 2: 2,125 hours, 1,388 cycles.
- Interior: Executive seating for 8, featuring a forward galley, aft lavatory, natural tan leather, Honduran mahogany wood veneer, brushed metal hardware, tweed headliner, and sandstone wool carpet.
- Exterior: Primary colors of Aztec Silver Pearl and Snow White with Charcoal Metallic and Columbia Blue Pearl stripes.
- Additional Features: High-speed ATG-5000 Wi-Fi with talk and text, Artex C406-N ELT, Garmin electronic charts with Jeppesen ChartView, dual GDU-7400 air data computers, angle of attack indexer.
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91, with recent document inspection and corrosion inspection due by May 2023.
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.