Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; CESCOM (Cessna Computerized) tracking program; RVSM certified.
- Engines: TFE731-20AR-1B model; MSP Gold maintenance program; two engines with TBO of 4200 hours.
- Avionics: Equipped with Sperry SPZ-8000 autopilot, Honeywell communication radios, Fairchild A200S CVR, Honeywell 5-tube EFIS, dual Universal UNS-1 FMS, King KHF-950 Hi Frequency, dual Honeywell RNZ-850 navigation radios, TCAS-II, dual Honeywell XS-850 transponders, and Honeywell Primus 870 weather radar.
- Features: Equipped with aft lavatory, belted lav, forward galley, engine maintenance program, CESCOM/CAMP, RVSM, auxiliary power unit, and ADS-B capability; standard features include terrain awareness & warning system, traffic collision avoidance system, thrust reversers, dual flight management systems, and weather radar.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 9 passengers; new soft goods installed in 2022; excellent condition; forward 2-place divan and mid-cabin 6-place club seating; forward galley and entertainment equipment with Collins Airshow 400.
- Exterior: High-gloss finish rated 9; Matterhorn white with red and black stripes; excellent condition as of 05/07/2024.
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.