Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; airframe tracking via CESCOM; RVSM certified.
- Inspections:
- Phase 21, 30, and 60 Inspections completed on June 16, 2023.
- Phase 20 Inspection due July 19, 2024.
- Multiple inspections (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) due by June 30, 2027.
- Phase 11 Inspection due August 31, 2026.
- Engine:
- Model: PW535A; TBO: 5000 hours; both engines have 2229 hours since new.
- Avionics:
- Honeywell Primus 1000 package; Universal UNS-1Esp+ FMS; Garmin GTN-725 GPS; King KTR-950 HF; dual Honeywell NV-850 navigation radios; Honeywell RT-300 radar altimeter; Honeywell Mark VII EGPWS TAWS; Honeywell TPU-67A TCAS; Garmin GTX-345 transponder; Honeywell Primus 650 weather radar.
- Interior:
- Executive configuration for 9 passengers; new soft goods as of February 2016; features a forward 2-place divan, 4-place club seating, and a belted aft lavatory.
- Exterior:
- New paint completed in 2016; colors: white with blue and gray 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.