Specifications
AI Description
- Single flight department owner
- Fully tracked on CESCOM
- Proven light jet design with exceptional payload-range balance
- Short-field capability
- Fresh hot section inspection completed on engines
- Equipped with Honeywell Primus 1000 suite
- Dual Garmin GTN 750S
- ADS-B Out capability
- Total airframe time: 7,782.4 hours
- Total landings: 10,327
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney PW535A
- Engine 1: SNEW 7,733.5 hours, 10,265 cycles
- Engine 2: SNEW 7,733.5 hours, 10,265 cycles
- Additional equipment includes:
- LoPresti Boom Beam HID main landing lights
- LoPresti Boom Beam HID wing lighting kit
- Lead acid Concorde battery
- JetTech LPV converter
- Honeywell CVR
- Garmin GMA-35 audio panel
- TCAS II
- Interior: Beige leather with dark wood veneers and brown carpet
- Exterior: White with navy blue accent stripes, paint done by West Star Aviation in 2019
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.