Specifications
Broker
FLIGHTCON Aviation Services GmbH
AI Description
- Passenger Capacity: 8 passengers plus belted lavatory
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PW535A, fresh overhauled right engine (2023)
- Range: 1,800 nautical miles
- Max Takeoff Weight: 16,630 lbs
- Fuel Capacity: 5,400 lbs
- Max Cruise Speed: 805 km/h (435 knots)
- Max Flight Level: 45,000 feet
- Inspection Status: Phase 1-5 due by July 2024 at Cessna DUS
- Maintenance Tracking: CESCOM/CAMP
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000, ADS-B equipped, TCAS II, EGPWS Mark VII
- Exterior: Overall snow white with navy blue, steel blue, and misty blue stripes
- Interior: Executive configuration with double club seating and private aft lavatory
- Safety Features: RVSM certified, equipped with terrain awareness and warning system (TAWS)
- Damage History: Aircraft overran runway in 2003; repaired by Atlas Air Service, Germany
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.