Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91, using CAMP for airframe tracking. RVSM certified.
- Inspections: Phase 1 to Phase 4 inspections complied with as of January 1, 2024; Phase 5 inspection due August 1, 2024.
- Engine: Two JT15D-5D engines, maintained under JSSI program. TBO of 3500 hours.
- Avionics: Equipped with Honeywell Primus 1000, Garmin GTN-650 and GTN-750 TXi (touchscreen), dual Honeywell C-14D compass, L3 A200S CVR, and Honeywell Mark VII EGPWS.
- Features: Aft lavatory, belted lav, forward galley, engine maintenance program, CESCOM/CAMP, RVSM, ADS-B capable, terrain awareness & warning system, traffic collision avoidance system, thrust reversers, freon air conditioning, and weather radar.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 11 passengers, tan leather seating with 4-place club, dual forward-facing seats, 2-place side-facing divan, forward galley with hot & cold dispensers, entertainment system, full aft baggage storage, and belted aft lav.
- Exterior: Matterhorn white with silver and blue 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.