Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; not on a maintenance program; left and right engine overhauls required.
- Engines: Model JT15D-5D; Engine 1: 1709 hours since overhaul; Engine 2: 152 hours since overhaul; TBO of 3500 hours.
- Avionics: Equipped with Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics package; includes dual Collins VHF-22A radios, Honeywell autopilot, and various navigation and communication systems.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 10 passengers; features leather seating, mid-cabin 4-place club, dual aft forward-facing seats, and private belted aft lavatory; air conditioning with Freon; forward deluxe refreshment center; dual executive tables.
- Exterior: Completed in February 2017; painted in Matterhorn white with black and silver stripes.
- Additional Equipment: Single-point refueling; sealed lead acid battery.
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna Citation Ultra is an evolution of the Citation II family, aimed at operators who want predictable operating characteristics, a conventional cockpit layout, and the ability to work comfortably into smaller airports. It is typically used for regional business trips, owner-operator schedules, and charter missions where runway flexibility and dispatch reliability matter more than maximum cabin volume or long-range legs.
Mission Fit
In practical use, the Ultra is most efficient when flown as a fast regional transporter: single fuel stop days, multiple legs, and airports closer to final destinations. Trip planning benefits from conservative allowances for headwinds and alternate requirements, especially when trying to stretch range with fuller cabins or higher-speed cruise.
Cabin
The cabin is in the light-jet class with a club seating layout common, providing a workable environment for small groups but with limited stand-up height and aisle space compared with midsize aircraft. Noise levels and ride comfort are typical for its generation; passenger comfort is best for shorter to mid-length segments rather than all-day, multi-hour legs. Baggage is generally adequate for business travel but can become the limiting factor before seats do on fuller trips.