Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Located in Clearwater, Florida and meticulously maintained with one US owner since new
• 7,216 hours total airframe time, maintained under FAR Part 91 with CESCOM tracking
• Engines (FJ44-3A) on TAP Blue maintenance program, both with 6,954 hours since new
• Avionics: Garmin G3000 suite, L3 FA2100 CVR, Garmin Iridium SATCOM, L3 WX-1000E Stormscope, TAWS Class A, Garmin GWX-70 weather radar, HF-9000 provisions
• Equipped with ADS-B Out, Garmin GDR-66, XM weather/radio, Flight Stream 510, Connext weather, 406MHz ELT, Link 2000+, Surface Watch, Synthetic Vision
• High-speed Wi-Fi (Gogo AVANCE L3, ATG 5000), Clarity wireless, in-cabin phone, USB charging ports
• Executive interior: Textron taupe, 6 passenger seating, swiveling seats, 4-place club, dual executive writing tables, belted lavatory, interchangeable refreshment center
• Belted lavatory, cockpit voice recorder, SATCOM, emergency locator transmitter, TCAS, weather radar, FMS, terrain awareness
• Exterior and interior completed 2016, interior updated 2017
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.