Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintained under FAR Part 91 with maintenance tracked by CESCOM (Cessna Computerized)
- Fresh ACM overhaul and new de-ice boots as of 05/12/2023; fresh window evaluation by Lee Aerospace
- Phase 1-5 Inspections completed March 2023; recent engine boroscope inspection (May 2023)
- Engines: JT15D-5D, both with 1691 hours since overhaul, 3500 TBO
- Avionics: Dual Garmin GTN-750 (Comm, Nav, GPS), Dual Garmin GTX-3000 transponders, Garmin GTS-855 TCAS-II, Bendix/King KGP-860 EGPWS, Honeywell Primus 650 weather radar, Garmin GSR-56 Iridium SATPHONE, Fairchild CVR
- Features: Equipped with aft belted flushing lavatory, cockpit voice recorder, ADS-B, thrust reversers, freon air conditioning, terrain awareness, traffic collision avoidance, weather radar, and FMS
- Additional equipment: Thrust reversers, Lo Presti BoomBeam landing lights
- Interior (2007): Executive configuration for 8 passengers, leather seating (double club), leather headliner, forward slimline refreshment center with hot cup and ice storage, belted flushing aft lav
- Exterior (2007): White with burgundy and gray accents
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.