Specifications
Aircraft Details
• 5,952 total airframe hours and 4,966 cycles
• Both engines (Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5D) have 5,952 hours since new and 2,471 hours since overhaul
• Executive interior: 2 pilot seats, 6 individual seats, forward 3-place divan, belted aft lavatory, mid-cabin 4-place club, forward left-side refreshment center
• Upgraded avionics: Garmin GTN 750 & GTN 650, Honeywell Primus 1000 with 3-tube EFIS, dual Honeywell 850 COM/NAV, Fairchild A200S CVR, Iridium SATCOM, Honeywell KHF-950 HF w/ SELCAL, TCAS-II, EGPWS, dual Garmin GTX-3000 transponders, Primus 880 weather radar
• Additional features: Garmin GDL-88 ADS-B In/Out, dual Honeywell air data computers, Meggit standby attitude indicator, dual Honeywell VG-14 gyros, ArtEX ELT, Sandel display, Mid-Continent MD-302 standby attitude module, dual Shadin converters
• Matterhorn white exterior with gray & red accents
• Fresh Phase 5 inspection due June 2026; aircraft on Veryon Flightdocs maintenance tracking
• Freon air conditioning, slimline executive tables, AirCell Gogo Biz broadband internet & Wi-Fi, dual 110-volt outlets
• Home base: Uvalde, TX; Midwest USA based
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.