Specifications
AI Description
- Engines: Williams FJ44-3A, TBO 5000 hours, JSSI Premium Plus maintenance program.
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21, dual FMS-3000, EGPWS, TCAS II, ADS-B Out, SATCOM (cockpit + cabin), Stormscope, dual Collins GPS-4000A, and more.
- Interior: New interior planned for 2025, seating configuration 2 + 7 + 1 (4-place club), forward side-facing seat, belted aft lavatory, forward refreshment cabinet, dual executive tables with leather inserts.
- Exterior: Matterhorn white with blue and red stripes.
- Additional Equipment: Cabin soundproofing, Jeppesen electronic charts, steep approach capability, precise Pulselites 2401 interfaced to TCAS-II, DeVore tail logo light.
- Maintenance: EASA Part 145, airframe maintenance program under CASP, tracking via CESCOM, Document 22 Inspection complied on April 1, 2020.
- Features: Equipped with flight data recorder, cockpit voice recorder, SATCOM, weather radar, and traffic collision avoidance system.
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.