Specifications
AI Description
- Gorgeous new paint and carpet completed in 2025 by FlyExclusive.
- Avionics upgrades include WAAS/LPV, HF, and CVR.
- Equipped with Gogo L3 Avance WiFi and an aft baggage ski-tube.
- Phase 1-4 inspections completed by July 2024; Phase 5 inspection due January 2024.
- Engines have 1207 hours remaining to overhaul; previously overhauled and hot sections completed by Pratt & Whitney.
- Eight-passenger interior configuration: 7 cabin seats plus a belted lavatory.
- Interior features include a forward side-facing seat, mid-cabin double club, dual aft forward-facing seats, and refreshment center.
- Equipped with Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics suite and ADS-B.
- Engine model: Pratt & Whitney PW535A; TBO of 5000 hours.
- New exterior paint is snow white with nebula and gloss black accents.
- R134A Freon air-conditioning system.
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.