Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Maintained under FAR Part 135 with ProParts and CESCOM tracking
• Engine model: TFE731-4R-2S, enrolled on MSP Gold; Engine 1: 4480 hrs, Engine 2: 4442 hrs (TBO 4200 hrs)
• Certified for MNPS, RNP-10, RNP-5, and RVSM
• Weights: MGTOW 22,450 lbs, Taxi 22,650 lbs, Landing 20,000 lbs, ZFW 16,500 lbs, Empty 13,791 lbs
• Equipped with Stage 3 hush kits, aft baggage heater, 76 cu. ft. oxygen system with EROS masks
• Avionics include Dual Collins ADF-60A, Honeywell SPZ-8000 IFCS/Pro Line II, Dual Honeywell NZ-2000 FMS, Honeywell Primus 870 weather radar, Bendix/King TCAS-791 TCAS-I, AlliedSignal GPWS, and more
• Executive interior (done 12/2004) with 7-passenger configuration: six single seats, beige carpeting, high-gloss veneer cabinetry, forward galley, CD player, aft storage closet, and aft lavatory
• Original exterior: white with light blue & navy blue stripes
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.