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CESSNA CITATION CJ3(2007)

Specifications

Year2007
Serial Number525B-0132
RegistrationN478MJ
Total Hours8,215.8
LocationBIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

RAD Jets

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Aircraft Details

  • Engines: WILLIAMS FJ44-3A, fully enrolled on Williams TAP-Blue for maintenance.
  • Avionics: Upgraded Collins Pro Line Fusion suite.
  • Wi-Fi: Equipped with GoGo Avance L3 for in-flight connectivity.
  • Exterior: Freshly painted in 2023 with Matterhorn White and striking stripes; maintained in pristine condition.
  • Interior: Refurbished in 2022, featuring an eight-passenger configuration with luxurious light leather seating and a belted aft lavatory.
  • Inspection Status: Clean history with no known damage; 36-month inspection completed January 2026.
  • Modern Features: Includes Synthetic Vision, Graphical Weather & Flight Planning, High Res Topographical Maps, Terminal Charts, WAAS & LPV Approaches, USB & 110 outlets.
  • Seating Configuration: Four-place club seating, two aft forward-facing seats, one forward side-facing seat.
  • Additional Equipment: Equipped with a Cockpit Voice Recorder, SATCOM, Weather Radar, and Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS).

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.