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CESSNA CITATION ENCORE(2008)

CESSNA CITATION ENCORE

Specifications

Year2008
Serial Number560-0801
RegistrationN789JS
Total Hours8,623
LocationNAPLES, FLORIDA
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Jet 1 Aviation, Inc.

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AI Description

  • Model: CESSNA CITATION ENCORE+
  • Condition: Used
  • Fresh engine overhaul completed
  • Engines enrolled on ESP Silver Lite program
  • Pro Line 21™ avionics suite
  • Recently completed new interior (November 2021)
  • Brand new paint completed (2025)
  • Eight (8) passenger cabin configuration
  • GoGo Avance L3 WiFi for connectivity
  • Phase 1 - 4 inspections completed, next due August 2025
  • Airframe enrolled in Veryon Maintenance Tracking Program
  • Dual Collins VHF-4000 communication radios
  • Equipped with TAWS, TCAS, and Weather Radar
  • Aft belted lavatory
  • Cabin features: Four-place club seating, aft-facing seat, refreshment center
  • New interior materials: Moon Stone leather seats, Storm side panels, Blue Galaxy carpeting
  • Exterior paint: Matterhorn White with dark blue metallic and 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.