Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; RVSM certified.
- Engine: FJ44-3A model; TAP - Advantage Elite maintenance program; TBO of 4000 hours.
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 package; dual Collins VHF-4000 radios; Fairchild FA2100 CVR; Collins DME-4000; Collins FMS-3000; dual Collins NAV-4500; Collins WXR-800 weather radar; ADS-B capable.
- Additional Equipment: Concorde lead acid battery; Airstair-style step; LED tail logo lights.
- Interior: Executive configuration; beige interior color scheme; seating for 7; forward RS side-facing seat; mid-cabin club; belted lav seat; forward RS Slimline refreshment center; satin finish wood veneer cabinetry; AvVisor Plus cabin information display; ATG-2000 Wi-Fi; brushed aluminum hardware; left side flushing aft lav.
- Exterior: Completed in 2009; snow white with maize and blue stripes.
- Features: Equipped with aft lavatory, belted lav, flushing lav, high-speed data/Wi-Fi, engine maintenance program, SATCOM, weather radar; standard CESCOM/CAMP, flight management system, terrain awareness & warning system, traffic collision avoidance system, RVSM, emergency locator transmitter.
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.