Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; airframe tracking via CESCOM; various inspections completed with upcoming due dates.
- Engine: Model FJ44-3A; maintenance program TAP - Blue; TBO of 5000 hours.
- Avionics: Equipped with Collins Pro Line 21, dual Collins AHC-3000, Collins DME-4000, Garmin GPS-500W, Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS, and Collins TTR-4000 TCAS-II.
- Features: Equipped with aft lavatory, belted lav, forward galley, high-speed data/Wi-Fi, ADS-B capability, and weather radar.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 7 passengers; forward 4-place club seating; fully-enclosed belted aft lav; forward galley with extended storage; Airshow system for entertainment; Gogo Biz for broadband internet.
- Exterior: Finished by West Star Aviation in March 2023; colors are Matterhorn white with gloss blue and dark blue 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.