Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Engines enrolled on Williams TAP Blue engine maintenance program
- Garmin G3000 Flight Deck
- Fresh paint completed January 2026 at Premier MRO Dayton with PPG Matterhorn White base, Axalta Ming Blue & Starlight Silver accent striping; 2-year or 600-hour transferable paint warranty
- Avance L3 Gogo Internet upgrade with ON/OFF switch
- Garmin GDR 66 VHF Data Link (CPDLC)
- Total airframe time: 6,600 hours; 4,000 total landings
- Both engines: 6,488 hours since new (HSI: 3055, OH: 5057.9)
- Garmin Iridium Satellite Telephone, Flight Stream 510, Clarity Wireless Audio System, DME Receiver, Dual Garmin GTX 3000 Transponders, GTS/TCAS II, ALT-4000 Radar Altimeter, Garmin GWX 70 Weather Radar
- Wifi equipped
- Provisions for HF-9000
- Synthetic Vision
- Interior seats up to 8 passengers: four club seats, two forward-facing aft seats, one exchangeable side seat, and belted lavatory; crew seats with sheepskin cover, LED lighting, slimline tables, taupe carpet and walls
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.