Specifications
AI Description
- Model: CESSNA CITATION CJ3
- Condition: Used
- Based at: LKPR
- Engines: WILLIAMS FJ44-3A
- Engine Maintenance Program: TAP Blue
- Total Time: 3,165 hours
- Total Cycles: 2,565
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 Integrated Avionics Suite
- ADS-B Equipped: Yes
- RNP: Yes
- Dual FMS: Yes
- Communication Radios: Dual
- Weather Radar: Collins WXR-800
- Flight Data Recorder: L3 FA2100 (EASA)
- Cockpit Voice Recorder: Yes
- Terrain Awareness & Warning System: Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS
- Traffic Collision Avoidance System: Collins TCAS-4000 TCAS-II
- Number of Seats: 8
- Interior Configuration: 7+1 with forward four-seat club and aft two-seat forward configuration
- Lavatory: Yes, belted lavatory
- Inspection Status: Various inspections due between 2024 and 2028
- Additional Equipment: Stormscope, Jeppesen Electronic Charts, 1200W/230V inverter, steep approach capability, locking fuel caps
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.