2008 Cessna Citation CJ3
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2008 Cessna Citation CJ3

Light Jet

$5,595,000
Seats 9
Serial # 141515
Cruise 391 kts (724 km/h)
ICAO Type C25B
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Avionics Package: Collins Pro Line Fusion AHRS: Dual Collins AHC-3000 Autopilot: Collins IFCS Communication Radios: Dual Collins VHF-4000 w/8.33 spacing CVR: L3 FA2100 DME: Dual Collins DME-4000 EFIS: Collins AFD-3700 3-tube Flight Director: Collins IFCS FMS: Dual Collins FMSA-6000 GPS: Collins GPS-4000S Navigation Radios: Dual Collins NAV-4500 Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT-4000 TAWS: Honeywell Mark V EGPWS TCAS: Collins TTR-4000 TCAS-II w/change 7.1 Transponder: Dual Collins TDR-94D Mode S diversity w/enhanced surveillance Weather Radar: Collins RTA-852 Inspections Inspection Type Performed Next Due Doc 8 Performed: August 2024 Next Due: August 2028 Doc 9 Performed: July 2020 Next Due: July 2026 Doc 11 Performed: January 2026 Next Due: January 2027 Doc 12 Performed: March 2025 Next Due: March 2027 Doc 14 Performed: June 2025 Next Due: June 2028 Doc 16 Performed: August 2024 Next Due: August 2028 Doc 18 Performed: June 2025 Next Due: June 2027 Doc 22 Performed: June 2025 Next Due: June 2028 Doc 23 Performed: January 2026 Next Due: January 2028

Description

Airframe: Total Hours: 5,880 Total Cycles: 4,847 Home Base: ORL Program Coverage: Cessna ProParts Maintenance Tracking: CESCOM Airframe Certification: FAR Part 135 Engines: Engine Program Coverage: TAP Elite Engine 1 Serial Number: 141515 Hours Since New: 5,880 Engine 2 Serial Number: 141516 Hours Since New: 5,880 Avionics: Avionics Package: Collins Pro Line Fusion AHRS: Dual Collins AHC-3000 Autopilot: Collins IFCS Communication Radios: Dual Collins VHF-4000 w/8.33 spacing CVR: L3 FA2100 DME: Dual Collins DME-4000 EFIS: Collins AFD-3700 3-tube Flight Director: Collins IFCS FMS: Dual Collins FMSA-6000 GPS: Collins GPS-4000S Navigation Radios: Dual Collins NAV-4500 Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT-4000 TAWS: Honeywell Mark V EGPWS TCAS: Collins TTR-4000 TCAS-II w/change 7.1 Transponder: Dual Collins TDR-94D Mode S diversity w/enhanced surveillance Weather Radar: Collins RTA-852 Inspections Inspection Type Performed Next Due Doc 8 Performed: August 2024 Next Due: August 2028 Doc 9 Performed: July 2020 Next Due: July 2026 Doc 11 Performed: January 2026 Next Due: January 2027 Doc 12 Performed: March 2025 Next Due: March 2027 Doc 14 Performed: June 2025 Next Due: June 2028 Doc 16 Performed: August 2024 Next Due: August 2028 Doc 18 Performed: June 2025 Next Due: June 2027 Doc 22 Performed: June 2025 Next Due: June 2028 Doc 23 Performed: January 2026 Next Due: January 2028 Interior: Number Of Passengers: 8 Forward Galley: Yes Aft Lavatory: Yes Interior Last Refurbished: 2008 Forward side-facing seat, Four-place club, and dual aft forward-facing seats Original Interior Very well maintained Exterior: Base Paint Colors: Matterhorn White Stripe Colors: Granite and Gold Flowing Stripes Last Painted: 2008 Send a message to Casey Cox at Northern Jet, Inc.

Engine

Engine Program Coverage: TAP Elite Engine 1 Serial Number: 141515 Hours Since New: 5,880 Engine 2 Serial Number: 141516 Hours Since New: 5,880

Interior

Number Of Passengers: 8 Forward Galley: Yes Aft Lavatory: Yes Interior Last Refurbished: 2008 Forward side-facing seat, Four-place club, and dual aft forward-facing seats Original Interior Very well maintained

Exterior

Base Paint Colors: Matterhorn White Stripe Colors: Granite and Gold Flowing Stripes Last Painted: 2008 Send a message to Casey Cox at Northern Jet, Inc.

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

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About This Cessna Citation CJ3

This 2008 Cessna Citation CJ3 is a 9-seat light jet . There are currently 31 Citation CJ3 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $4,750,000 to $5,595,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $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.

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

Registration number not available.

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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