Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Professionally flown and managed, no damage history
• Fully enrolled in TAP Advantage Blue engine program and ProParts maintenance program
• 2,895 total airframe hours, 1,779 total landings
• Engines: Williams FJ44-3A, times since new: 2,847 and 2,877 hours
• Maintenance tracked by CAMP, recent Doc 22 inspection completed May 2024
• Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 suite with dual VHF-4000, dual DME-4000, dual GPS-4000S, Garmin GPS-500W, FMS-3000, TCAS, TAWS, ADS-B Out, WAAS, weather radar, and more
• Additional equipment: Bravo/Encore-style entry steps, Precise Pulselite system, XM weather, Jeppesen charts
• Refurbished interior and new paint in 2019
• Seating for 8: center club for 4, 2 forward-facing, 1 side-facing bench, aft belted lavatory
• Matterhorn white with silver metallic and Arista blue stripes
• Based in Denver (KAPA), RVSM capable, CAMP maintenance tracking
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.