Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; CESCOM tracking; RVSM certified.
- Engine Overhauls: Right engine (2004), Left engine (2005); Hot section inspections (2017, 2019).
- Recent Inspections: Phase 60 (2023), multiple Phase inspections (2023, due dates up to 2029).
- Engine Model: JT15D-5D; Not on a maintenance program.
- Avionics: Honeywell RNZ-850 ADF, Dual encoding altimeter, Honeywell IFCS autopilot, Honeywell Primus 1000 package, Dual Honeywell communication radios, Universal UNS-1Csp FMS, Honeywell Mark VII EGPWS, Honeywell CAS-66A TCAS, Honeywell Primus 660 weather radar.
- Features: Equipped with Aft Lavatory, Belted Lav, Flushing Lav, CESCOM, RVSM, Cockpit Voice Recorder, ADS-B, Terrain Awareness & Warning System, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, Thrust Reversers, Freon Air Conditioning, Weather Radar, Flight Management System.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 9 passengers; Freon air conditioning; Forward 2-place divan and mid-cabin club seating; Fully-enclosed belted flushing aft lavatory; Refreshment center with heated units.
- Exterior: Repainted in 2012; Colors: Matterhorn white with blue, red, and gray stripes.
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.