Specifications
AI Description
- Interior: Eight-place executive configuration; tan leather seating; four center club seats; two aft forward-facing seats; two-place forward divan; high-gloss laminate cabinetry; aft belted flushing toilet; matching carpet and sidewalls; Bose headphone jacks.
- Exterior: Painted in Chevron white with black metallic, maroon, and pumice accent stripes; completed in January 2023.
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 system; dual 8” x 7” primary flight displays; Garmin GTN-750/GTN-650; WAAS/ADS-B Out; Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS; dual Garmin GTX-3000 transponders; Honeywell RT-300 radio altimeter; Honeywell TPU-67A TCAS II.
- Engine: Two PW535A engines; Engine 1 time: 7,452.9 SNEW; Engine 2 time: 7,447.7 SNEW; not on an engine maintenance program.
- Additional Equipment: L3 Avance GoGo Biz WiFi; True Blue Instrument Mounted Dual USB Charger; overwater life vests; locking fuel caps; nose baggage carpet installation.
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 135; recent Phase inspections completed by Elliot in December 2022.
- Features: Equipped with RVSM, SATCOM, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, and Emergency Locator Transmitter.
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.