Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: CVA Inspection due 04/2026; Document 22 Inspection complied with on 12/01/2025.
- Engine: Model FJ44-3A; TBO of 4000 hours for both engines.
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 autopilot.
- Features:
- ADS-B capable.
- CESCOM/CAMP (Cessna Computerized Maintenance Tracking Program) - Standard.
- Flight Management System - Standard.
- Terrain Awareness & Warning System - Standard.
- Traffic Collision Avoidance System - Standard.
- RVSM - Standard.
- Emergency Locator Transmitter - Standard.
- Interior:
- Configuration: Executive.
- Passenger capacity: 8.
- Dual interior configuration options: 7-passenger with galley or 8-passenger without galley.
- Additional Equipment: FL450 ceiling.
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.