Specifications
AI Description
- Damage Status: Yes, aircraft overran the runway during landing on 11/27/2024; repaired by 12/24/2014.
- Engine Model: JT15D-5D.
- Engine Overhaul: Left and Right Engine Overhaul required.
- Avionics:
- AFIS: Global.
- Autopilot: Honeywell Primus 1000 IFCS.
- Communication Radios: Dual Honeywell RCZ-851.
- Navigation Radios: Dual Honeywell RNZ-850.
- Weather Radar: Honeywell Primus 660.
- TAWS: Honeywell Mark VII EGPWS.
- TCAS: Honeywell CAS-67A TCAS-II w/change 7.
- Interior Features:
- Configuration: Executive.
- Seating: Tan leather seating.
- Refreshment Equipment: Forward galley.
- Lavatory: Aft lav.
- Exterior Colors: White with gray, burgundy, and black accents.
- Additional Equipment:
- Single-point refueling.
- Thrust reversers.
- DeVore Tel-Tail recognition lights.
- Passenger Capacity: 8.
- Air Conditioning: Freon.
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.