Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Highly upgraded and exceptionally maintained jet based in Penn Yan, NY, always US-based and hangared with no known damage history
- Equipped with Universal Insight Flight Deck, next-gen SVS, WAAS/LPV, RNP approach, interactive digital maps, pilot-selectable screen layouts, touchscreen controls
- Engines and APU enrolled on MSP Gold; ProParts program
- GoGo Avance L3 WiFi, XM Weather, externally serviced lavatory
- 8-passenger interior: four-place club, two forward-facing seats, single side-facing seat, belted lavatory seat (approved for takeoff/landing)
- Interior refurbished in 2013: beige carpeting, forward galley, high-gloss veneer cabinetry, CD player, aft storage closet
- Exterior repainted in 2013: Matterhorn White with light blue and navy blue laser stripes
- Airframe total time: 8,580.8 hours, 7,038 landings, basic empty weight: 13,791 lb
- Engines: Honeywell TFE731-4R-2S (times: 8,531 & 8,421.1 hours)
- APU: GTCP36-150(W), 4,370.3 hours
- Avionics: Four Universal EFI-1040 displays, dual Universal UNS-1FW, ADS-B Out, EGPWS, TCAS I, HF radio, radar, cockpit voice recorder
- Additional: dual Davtron clocks, aft baggage heater, pulse light system, USB charging, 76 cu ft oxygen, EROS masks, Artex ELT, recent major inspections
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.