Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: FAR Part 91, Veryon Maintenance Tracking, RVSM certified, damage status: Yes (struck runway lights on 07/27/2020).
- Engine: PW535B model, ESP Silver Lite maintenance program, left engine overhaul due, right engine overhaul due.
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21, dual Collins VHF-4000 radios, Collins GPS-4000A, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, Collins TTR-4000 TCAS-II, dual Collins TDR-94D Mode S transponder, Collins WXR-800 weather radar.
- Features: Equipped with aft lavatory, belted lav, high-speed data/Wi-Fi, engine maintenance program, terrain awareness & warning system, ADS-B capable, traffic collision avoidance system.
- Interior: Refurbished in 11/2021, executive configuration for 8 passengers, Aeronautica moon stone leather seating, fully-enclosed belted aft lavatory, forward refreshment center, Gogo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi.
- Exterior: New paint scheduled for 2025, colors: Matterhorn white with dark blue metallic & titanium metallic stripes.
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.