Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintained under FAR Part 135 with ProParts and CESCOM tracking
- Three owners since new
- Document 22 Inspection complied with (due 2026-03)
- Equipped with ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV, dual Collins RTU-4200, Collins DBU-5010E, L3 GH-3000, Artex C406-N ELT, XM weather, Safe Flight AOA, ground comm dispatch switch
- Bravo/Encore-style airstairs, Concorde lead acid battery
- Precise Pulselite 2401 system with TCAS-II interface, DeVore tail logo
- Jeppesen electronic charts for crew
- Engines: 2 x FJ44-3A on TAP Blue, Engine 1: 3622 hrs, Engine 2: 3568 hrs, TBO 5000 hrs
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 suite including ADF, Dual AHRS, Dual VHF-4000, FMS-3000, GPS-4000S & Garmin GPS-500, Dual NAV-4000, TTR-4000 TCAS-II, TDR-94D Mode S, CVR, EFIS, Radar Altimeter, SATCOM, Stormscope, TAWS, Weather Radar
- High-Speed Data/Wifi (Gogo AVANCE L3)
- Interior: Executive 7-passenger, forward 4-place club, dual aft forward-facing seats, private belted aft lav with solid pocket doors, forward refreshment center, dual writing tables, entertainment monitor, 110V AC outlets, wood refinished, reconditioned seats/carpet (2025)
- New exterior (2023) by West Star Aviation: Matterhorn white with midnight green & glass sand metallic stripes
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.