Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: CESSNA CITATION ENCORE+
- Configuration: Executive eight-passenger layout
- Seating: Four-place forward club seating, two aft forward-facing seats, one single seat near cabin door, belted lavatory seat
- Exterior: White base with blue and gold accent stripes, repainted in October 2013
- Interior: Original beige interior with blue carpeting, 115-volt outlet, life vests, and flushing aft lavatory
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, Universal UNS-1espw FMS, dual Honeywell transceivers, ADS-B Out, Honeywell weather radar
- Engine: Two Pratt & Whitney PW535A engines, both with 7,242.3 hours since new, maintained under JSSI program
- Maintenance: Engine hot sections completed March 2026, maintained under FAR Part 91
- Additional Features: Pulse light system, locking fuel caps, higher capacity standby battery, ski tube in aft baggage compartment, Fairchild A200S cockpit voice recorder, Artex 110-4 ELT
- Inspection Status: All specifications subject to verification upon inspection
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna Citation Encore is an evolution of the Citation V/Ultra family, aimed at operators who want a light jet that can reliably use shorter runways while carrying a typical corporate load. Compared with earlier V-series variants, the Encore’s engine and systems updates are intended to improve climb and hot/high performance while keeping the familiar Citation operating model and cabin cross-section. It sits in the light-jet segment but is often evaluated by buyers who prioritize access to more airports over maximum cruise speed.
Mission Fit
In typical service, the Encore is used for regional to mid-range legs where its runway performance and predictable operating procedures provide schedule flexibility. It can be a practical choice when the mission includes secondary airports or performance-limited fields, but buyers focused on longer nonstop range or higher cruise speeds may prefer larger or newer-generation designs.
Cabin
Cabin volume and cross-section follow the Citation V-series, with a straight, usable cabin suited to a small group and luggage. Seating is commonly arranged in a club layout with additional side-facing or forward-facing seating depending on configuration. Expect a functional, business-oriented interior rather than a stand-up cabin; comfort is typically strongest for small-group trips, with adequate baggage provision for standard carry-ons and soft bags.