2005 Cessna Citation CJ3
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
TCAS - Jeppview - CVR - EGPWS -Sat Phone - TAP Elite jetAVIVA proudly presents Citation CJ3, N868EM / SN: 525B-0081. Well equipped, well maintained and ready to go! Aircraft located in Southern CA, USA Trades Welcomed
Engine
2,775 Left 2,775 Right
Interior
2006 Factory Original. Seven-place (passenger) tan leather interior (includes belted lav), complete with dual executive writing tables, 110V Outlets in Cabin & Cockpit, Refreshment Center & Two (2) AirCell Sat Phones.
Exterior
2006 Factory Original. White base with navy blue and yellow striping.
Inspection
CESCOM reports available in PDF on request New tires, new brakes, new main battery recently installed
Modifications / STCs
• Jeppesen Electronic Charts Cockpit Voice Recorder HF Radio Provisions Dual Aircell II Flight Phones (Cabin & Cockpit) Four (4) 110V Outlets (Cabin/Cockpit/Lav) RVSM
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 2 active offers
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jetAVIVA
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jetAVIVA
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Tokyo, Tokyo, TY | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna Citation CJ3
This 2005 Cessna Citation CJ3 (N522NJ) is a 9-seat light jet with 2,775 hours on the airframe. There are currently 73 Citation CJ3 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $4,750,000 to $5,595,000.
The Citation CJ3 cruises at 391 kts (724 km/h) with a range of 1,875 nm (3,472 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 45,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 125 GPH (473 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $688/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $1,850/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $335,000. With 2,775 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 2,225 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna Citation CJ3 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N522NJ.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Location not available
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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