Specifications
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Aircraft Details
- Aircraft based in Laredo, Texas, maintained under FAR Part 135 and in pristine condition as of April 2024
- Airframe: 7,474.9 hours, 5,788 landings, maintenance tracked with SierraTrax, currently undergoing major inspections (ID 1, 4, 28, 50)
- Engines: Honeywell TFE731-4R-2S, both on MSP Gold program, 100% coverage, with recent times of 7,322.8 and 7,400 hours
- APU: Equipped, 2,939 hours, on MSP Gold
- Avionics: Honeywell SPZ-8000 IFCS, 4-tube EFIS, Dual Universal UNS-1ESPW FMS, Dual Collins AHC-3000 AHRS, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, TCAS-II, Primus 880 Weather Radar, WAAS/LPV, ADS-B Out, XM Weather, Wi-Fi (ATG-4000)
- Cabin: Executive 9-passenger configuration, Athens White Horn leather seats, new interior by Elliott Aviation (2021), electric window shades, 110VAC and USB outlets, forward galley, aft belted lavatory
- Exterior: Painted 2010, snow white with fire red and gray stripes (Textron KICT)
- Additional: RVSM, thrust reversers, EROS oxygen masks, LED taxi/landing lights, programmable checklist, universal datalink services, portable data loader
- Airworthy, with detailed inspection schedule provided
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.