Specifications
AI Description
- Exterior: Matterhorn white with BAC-707 gray accents, painted in 2018.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 8 passengers, featuring beige interior, forward aft-facing seat, mid-cabin 4-place club, dual aft forward-facing seats, and a private belted aft lavatory with sink.
- Refreshment Center: Forward left side refreshment center with coffee pot.
- Cabinetry: Walnut burl wood veneer cabinetry.
- Entertainment: B&D 2700 cabin display, 110-volt AC outlets.
- Avionics: Equipped with Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics package, dual Honeywell communication radios, Honeywell Mark VII EGPWS, and Honeywell CAS-67A TCAS-II.
- Additional Features: Speed brakes, single-point refueling/defueling, extended baggage tube, ADS-B Out, dual Honeywell AZ-850 air data computers, and equipped with RVSM and terrain awareness warning system.
- Engine Model: PW535A with no engine maintenance program reported.
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.