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CESSNA CITATION ENCORE+(2004)

CESSNA CITATION ENCORE+
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Asking Price
$3,795,000

Specifications

Year2004
Serial Number560-0657
RegistrationN648AJ
Total Hours2,701
LocationUNITED STATES
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Meisner Aircraft, Inc.

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AI Description

  • Model: Cessna Citation Encore
  • Total Time: 2,701 hours
  • Total Cycles: 2,963
  • Engine Model: Pratt & Whitney PW535A
  • Recent engine hot sections completed (151 hours since)
  • Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 Suite, Garmin GPS400, Honeywell Mark VII EGPWS, TCAS II
  • Inspection Status: Phase 5 completed April 2023, next due April 2026
  • Interior: Seating for 8 passengers, belted lavatory, beige leather, wool carpet, wood veneer cabinetry, hardwood divider lav door for privacy
  • Exterior: Painted in 2019, AzkoNoble Matterhorn White with Axalta Orange and Acry Glo Silver Metallic accents
  • Additional Equipment: HF provisions, extended ski-tube baggage option, thrust reversers, dual Rosen sun visors, Encore solid stairway modification
  • No damage history
  • US-owned since new

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.