Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; RVSM certified.
- Engine: Model FJ44-3A; TAP - Elite maintenance program; TBO of 4000 hours.
- Avionics:
- Collins Pro Line 21 IFCS autopilot.
- Dual Collins Pro Line 21 communication radios.
- Fairchild FA2100 CVR.
- Collins 3-tube 8x10-inch EFIS.
- Collins FMS-3000 with GPS.
- Garmin GPS-500W.
- Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS TAWS.
- Collins TCAS-4000 TCAS-II.
- Dual Collins TDR-94D Mode S diversity transponder.
- Interior:
- Executive configuration for 7 passengers.
- Taupe Townsend leather mid-cabin club seating.
- Cream fabric headliner and taupe glacier leather lower sidewalls.
- Brown Kalogridis tip-shear carpeting.
- High-gloss quilted Kosipo wood veneer cabinetry.
- Belted flushing lavatory.
- Exterior: Snow white with dark blue and platinum colors.
- Additional Equipment: Airstair cabin entry step, 50 cubic foot oxygen system, Concorde lead acid battery, tail flood light, integrated Pulselite system.
- Features: Equipped with ADS-B, CVR, Engine Maintenance Program, CESCOM/CAMP, 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.