2005 Cessna Citation CJ3 for sale

2005 Cessna Citation CJ3

Light Jet

FOR SALE
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Total Time 2,775 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,775 hrs
Seats 9
Serial # 525B-0081
Reg # N522NJ
Cruise 391 kts (724 km/h)
ICAO Type C25B
✓ Clean NTSB 2 sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Collins Proline 21

3 Tube EFIS Collins FMS-3000 Garmin GPS-500 (2nd FMS) Dual Collins VHF-4000 Digital Coms Dual Collins NAV-4500 Collins DME-4000 Dual Mode S Transponders

Collins TDR-94 Collins WXR-800 Radar TCAS I

Traffic Avoidance System Mark VIII EGPWS w/Worldwide Terrain & Obstacle Database XM WX Broadcast weather Artex 406mhz ELT

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

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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,775 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (5,000 hrs)
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Cessna Citation CJ3 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
9
Cruise Speed
391 kts (724 km/h)
Max Speed
416 kts (770 km/h)
Range
1,875 nm (3,472 km)
Ceiling
45,000 ft (13,716 m)
Max Weight
13,870 lbs (6,291 kg)
Useful Load
3,230 lbs (1,465 kg)
Fuel Capacity
438 gal (1658 L)
Fuel Burn
125 GPH (473 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
5,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA Citation CJ3

Fuel Burn
125.0 GPH
~$812/hr
Variable Cost
$1,850/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$335,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$275,000
every 5,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA Citation CJ3. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N522NJ.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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