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CESSNA CITATION CJ3(2008)

Specifications

Year2008
Serial Number525B-0283
RegistrationN283RA
Total Hours2,820
LocationUnited States
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Latitude 33 Aviation, LLC

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Aircraft Details

• Professionally flown and managed since new, single U.S. owner, high pedigree, well maintained

• Maintained under FAR Part 91, tracked on CAMP, engine program: TAP Elite

• Recent Document 5, 11, and 23 inspections (complied 05/2026); Document 22 due 01/2027, Document 9 due 09/2026

• Engines: 2 × FJ44-3A, both S/Ns 141588/141589, 2820 hours since new, 4000 TBO

• Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21, dual Collins AHC-3000, APS-3000 autopilot, dual VHF-4000, dual FMS-3000, dual GPS-4000S, TCAS-II w/change 7, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, AirCell ST-3100 SATCOM, dual TDR-94D transponders, two weather radars

• Additional equipment: ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV, RAAS, ELT, voice annunciator, angle of attack index, locking fuel caps, steep approach capability, Bose headset jacks

• Interior: 8-passenger executive layout, refurbished 04/2026, titanium leather seating, club and captain chairs, pearlescence carbon leather, mahogany laminate cabinetry, forward galley, fully-enclosed belted aft lavatory

• Exterior: new paint 04/2026, Matterhorn white with Lauderdale blue and medium silver accents

• Features: aft lavatory, belted lav, forward galley, cockpit voice recorder, SATCOM, weather radar, engine maintenance program

• RVSM certified

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.