Specifications
AI Description
- Model: CESSNA CITATION VII
- Engine Model: TFE731-4R-2S
- Engine Times:
- Engine 1: 10,846 hours SNEW
- Engine 2: 10,717 hours SNEW
- Avionics:
- Honeywell SPZ-8000 IFCS
- Garmin GTN 725 GPS System (WAAS)
- Dual Collins VHF-22A radios
- Class 'B' TAWS
- ADS-B Out/In
- Interior:
- Executive seating for 9 passengers
- Forward custom full-service galley
- Aft externally-serviceable lavatory
- High-gloss burled woodwork and trim
- Features:
- Aft Lavatory equipped
- RVSM equipped
- Auxiliary Power Unit equipped
- Automatic Power Reserve equipped
- Terrain Awareness & Warning System standard
- Traffic Collision Avoidance System standard
- Weather Radar standard
- Exterior Colors: Matterhorn white with blue and gold stripes
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 135; various inspections complied with and due dates listed.
- Damage Status: Minor dents in left wing leading edge due to mower strike; repaired.
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna Citation VII is a 1990s-era midsize business jet positioned between light Citation models and larger super-midsize aircraft. It emphasizes predictable handling, solid short-to-mid range capability, and a conventional cabin layout suited to business travel. Most aircraft in the fleet are now heavily mission-tailored through avionics and interior upgrades, so individual configuration matters more than the baseline type description.
Mission Fit
In practical use, the Citation VII is well matched to 1.5–3.5 hour sectors and city-pair flexibility where cruise efficiency and reliable climb/cruise performance matter more than maximum range. It can cover longer stage lengths depending on winds, payload, and alternates, but planning should assume the need for flexibility rather than guaranteed nonstop capability at full cabin load.
Cabin
The cabin is a classic midsize-jet environment: a double-club style seating arrangement is common, with an enclosed lavatory and a compact refreshment area. Expect a comfortable seated workspace for a small team, with a narrower aisle and limited stand-up movement compared with newer super-midsize designs. Noise and vibration levels vary by interior condition and refurbishment quality, so cabin refurbishment history is a major differentiator among airframes.