Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintenance: FAR Part 91, Veryon Maintenance Tracking, RVSM certified.
- Inspections due:
- Document 1: 300-Hour (due by 01/01/2027)
- Document 5: 12-Month (due by 01/01/2027)
- Document 11: 12-Month (due by 11/01/2027)
- Document 12: 24-Month (due by 11/01/2026)
- Document 24: 24-Month (due by 06/01/2026)
- Document 18: 24-Month (due by 11/01/2026)
- Document 22: 36-Month (due by 01/01/2029)
- Document 23: 24-Month (due by 01/01/2028)
- Document 10: Complied on 01/01/2026
- Engine: FJ44-3A, TAP - Blue maintenance program, TBO 5000 hours.
- Avionics: Collins Autopilot, Collins Pro Line Fusion, L3 FA2100 CVR, Collins 3-tube 14.1-inch EFIS, Collins Flight Director, Collins HF-9000, AirCell ST-3100 SATCOM, EGPWS TAWS, Dual Mode S Transponder.
- Features: Equipped with Aft Lavatory, Forward Galley, SATCOM.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 7 passengers, partial refurbishment in 2022, extended forward galley, AvVisor Plus cabin display, belted aft lav.
- Exterior: New paint in 2022 by Duncan Aviation, colors: Lufthansa white with eagle green, black & light silver 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.