2005 Cessna Citation CJ3 for sale

2005 Cessna Citation CJ3

Light Jet

FOR SALE
$4,750,000/moOverpriced
For Lease
Location Miami, FL
Seats 9
Serial # 0023
Reg # N736JS
Cruise 391 kts (724 km/h)
ICAO Type C25B
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Avionics Suite Collins Proline 21 • ADF Collins NAV-4000 • COMMS (Communications) Collins VHF-4000 w/8.33 Spacing • CVR Fairchild L3 FA 2100 • DME Collins DME-4000 • FMS Collins FMS-3000 • GPS Garmin GIA-63 • NAV Collins NAV-4500 • Radar Altimeter Collins ALT-55B • SATCOM Aircell ST-3100 Iridium • Stormscope Equipped • TAWS Honeywell Mark VIII • Skywatch TRC-899 TCAS II • Transponder Collins TDR-94 Mode S • Weather Radar Collins RTA-800

Description

Highlights: • Engines Enrolled on Tap Blue • GOGO Avance L3 WIFI • New Paint and Interior 2023 • Engines Going Through the Check 4 Event • Outright Sale or NNN Lease until Dec 2027 • Lease Option Selected: Aircraft will be Delivered with New • Paint and Interior – at Owner Selection

Interior

• Completed in 2023 • Six (7) Passenger Configuration • Forward Cabin 4-Place Club • Aft Gabin- 2-Place Fwd Facing Seats • Belted Lav • Fwd Refreshment Center • Ample Storage Space w/ Large Cabinets • Amenities • Forward Bulkhead Monitor • Two Large Writing Tables Fwd • Two Small Tables Aft • 110V AC Inverter Outlets • L3 Avance WIFI • Aft Belted Lavatory

Exterior

• Completed in 2023 • Matterhorn White Base with Titanium Silver, Charcoal, and Dark Blue Stripes

Inspection

Loaner engines are hung while original motors go through the Check 4 event. Scheduled to be back reinstalled in April 2026.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
L&L International
controller.com
$4,750,000
L&L International
controlleremea.co.uk
$4,844,536 *
GBP £3,597,940
Listing Source
aviationtrader.com.au
$4,897,834

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna Citation CJ3

This 2005 Cessna Citation CJ3 (N736JS) is a 9-seat light jet . There are currently 73 Citation CJ3 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $4,750,000 to $5,595,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $4,750,000.

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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $1,875 for pre-purchase inspection

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 N736JS.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Miami, FL

Seller reported 1128 more aircraft in FL →

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N736JS against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$5,350,000
Range: $5,050,000 — $5,350,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-11%
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