Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Location: Christchurch, England, United Kingdom
- Condition: Used, with new contemporary interior refurbishment (light grey premium leather with diamond stitching, charcoal grey cabinetry, charcoal wool carpeting)
- Striking red exterior paint with silver accents
- Engines: Two Williams FJ44-4A (3,621 lbs thrust each), enrolled on TAP Blue maintenance program
- Engine times: 5,475.46 and 5,236.17 hours
- Airframe: 5,728 hours, 4,908 landings
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 suite (four 8×10-inch displays, dual PFDs/MFDs), dual VHF COMM radios, third COMM radio, dual NAV-4500 & DME, dual FMS/GPS, Multi-Scan weather radar, Mode S transponders (ADS-B Out), TCAS II v7.1, Honeywell Mark VIII TAWS, FA2100 flight data/cockpit voice recorder, electronic charts, XM Satellite Weather (US only), RVSM compliant
- Interior: 8-passenger layout (4-seat club, 2 aft forward-facing seats, 2-place side bench), forward galley, aft private lavatory, internal baggage compartment
- Maintenance: Maintained under EASA Part-145, CAMP tracking, window service bulletin completed April 26, multiple MSG-3 inspections completed in 2025, structural inspections, next engine checks due at 7530EH/7626EH
- Typical cruise fuel burn: 202 GPH combined
- NBAA IFR range: 1,927 nm with 4 passengers
About this Model
Overview
The Citation CJ4 sits at the top end of the CJ light-jet family, combining a relatively long range for the category with runway performance that supports access to many regional and secondary airports. It is commonly operated for 3–7 passenger missions where schedule control and direct city-pair capability matter, while keeping crew and ground-handling complexity closer to other light jets than to midsize aircraft.
Mission Fit
In typical use, the CJ4 is strongest when asked to connect medium-to-long domestic legs with a small group, especially when airport access and departure flexibility are priorities. Like most light jets, payload-range tradeoffs appear when pushing maximum range with more passengers and bags, so realistic trip planning should consider expected passenger count, alternates, and seasonal winds.
Cabin
The CJ4 cabin is arranged as a compact club-style environment with an enclosed lavatory at the rear. Seating is generally comfortable for typical business-jet stage lengths, with a cabin height that requires most adults to remain seated while moving about. Baggage space is split between internal and external areas depending on configuration, and buyers should verify practical bag volume for the intended passenger count.