Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintained under FAR Part 91
- Equipped with Tamarack Active Winglets, Concorde 42-amp/hour lead acid battery, locking fuel caps, EROS oxygen masks, Precise Pulselites, and Mobile Jet II
- Engine model: FJ44-3A, on TAP - Blue maintenance program; both engines have 4009 hours since new (TBO: 5000 hours)
- Avionics include Collins Pro Line Fusion package: dual Collins AHC-3000 AHRS, Collins DME-4000, Collins 3-tube 14-inch EFIS, Collins FMS-6010, dual Collins GPS-4000S, dual Collins Pro Line 21 navigation radios, Collins ALT-4000 radar altimeter, BFGoodrich WX-1000E Stormscope, Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS, Collins TTR-4100 TCAS-II, dual TDR-94D Mode S transponders, Collins WXR-850 weather radar
- Features: belted and flushing lavatory, high-speed data/Wi-Fi, winglets, engine maintenance program, ADS-B, weather radar, CESCOM/CAMP maintenance tracking, FMS, TAWS, TCAS, RVSM, ELT
- Interior (redone 03/2013): 8-passenger executive configuration, Sienna Townsend leather, sheepskin crew seats, pleated headliner, soft point tip loop carpeting, refreshment center, satin-finish walnut swirl cabinetry, dual executive tables, Gogo ATG-5000 Wi-Fi, 110 VAC outlets, pleated window panels, lav coat rod, brushed aluminum hardware, left side flushing belted lav
- Exterior (redone 05/2013): Snow white with walnut, brown, pumice, and platinum accents
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.