Specifications
Aircraft Details
- 1,124 total hours since new, 858 total landings
- Maintained under ProParts and TAP Blue engine program
- Williams FJ44-3A engines (both engines: 1,124 hours, 858 cycles)
- Garmin G3000 integrated avionics suite, Garmin AFCS digital autopilot, dual Garmin GTC-570 with WAAS GPS & Flight ID FMS
- Garmin GWX-70 weather radar, Garmin GTC-8000 TCAS II, Garmin EGPWS Class B TAWS, Collins DME-4000, Collins ALT-4000 radar altimeter
- Eight-passenger executive interior: forward 4-place club, single side-facing seat, dual aft forward-facing seats, belted aft lavatory
- Interior refreshed in 2025: new carpet, reconditioned leather, headliner
- GoGo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi, Clarity wireless, integrated cabin PA system
- Airstair cabin entry step, lead acid battery, XM graphical weather, Traxall maintenance tracking
- Exterior: Matterhorn white with blue and black accent stripes (2016)
- DOC 22 inspection currently underway at Textron Aviation, Wichita
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.