Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance:
- Maintained under FAR Part 91
- Airframe maintenance program: MSPA (Avionics)
- Airframe tracking program: CAMP
- RVSM certified
- Recent inspections:
- Phase 5 (complied: 05/2022, due: 05/2025)
- Phase 4, 2, 3, 1 (complied: 10/2022, due: 10/2024)
- Engine:
- Model: JT15D-5D
- TBO: 3500 hours
- Both engines have TTSNEW: 6528 hours, TCSN: 5580 hours
- Avionics:
- Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics package
- Dual Honeywell RNZ-850 ADF, DME, and Navigation radios
- Honeywell IFCS autopilot and flight director
- Honeywell EGPWS TAWS and CAS-67A TCAS-II
- Interior:
- Capacity: 8 passengers
- Configuration: Executive
- Features: Forward refreshment center, belted aft lavatory, USB charging ports
- Partially refurbished (scheduled for completion: 09/2024)
- Exterior:
- Colors: Matterhorn white with black, gray, and silver accents
- Last painted: 12/2009 by Sturgis Aviation, Inc.
- Additional Equipment:
- Thrust reversers
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.