Specifications
AI Description
- Model: CESSNA CITATION CJ3
- Condition: Used
- Engine Program: TAP Elite
- Engine 1: WILLIAMS FJ44-3A, 4,796 SNEW
- Engine 2: WILLIAMS FJ44-3A, 4,796 SNEW
- Avionics: COL PRO LINE 21 3 TUBE, COL 3 TUBE 8" X 10", COL ADC 3000, COL FMS 3000, L3 COMM PROV ONLY, COL DME, GARMIN 500 GPS, COL TW, COL HF 9000, 2 COL TDR 94D/M S, HNYWL MARK VIII, COL RTA 852
- RVSM: Yes
- ADSB: Not compliant
- Emergency Locator Transmitter: Artex C406-N ELT
- Interior: Executive configuration, 6 passengers, RH refresh center, LH storage cabinet, fold-out tables, 110VAC outlets, AvVisor Plus display, cabin information display, flushing lavatory
- Aircraft Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Inspection Status: Specifications subject to verification upon inspection. Aircraft subject to prior sale or withdrawal from market.
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.