2008 Cessna Citation CJ3
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2008 Cessna Citation CJ3

Light Jet

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Seats 9
Serial # 141475
Cruise 391 kts (724 km/h)
ICAO Type C25B
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

WAAS Equipped: Yes LPV Equipped: Yes The Cessna Citation CJ3 is equipped with an integrated

Collins Proline 21 avionics suite. A general summary of this aircraft’s avionics suite is as follows: Type of Unit Quantity Unit Description EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) Triple Collins AFD-3010 FMS (Flight Management System) Dual Collins FMS-3000 AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reporting System) Dual Collins AHC-3000 GPS (Global Positioning System) Dual Collins GPS-4000S VHF COM (Very High Freq. Communications) Dual Collins VHF-4000 WRADAR (Weather Radar) Single Collins RTA-800 RADAR ALT (Radar Altimeter) Dual Bendix King KRA-405B XPNDR (Transponder) Dual Collins TDR-94D TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) Single Collins TTR-4000 TCAS CDR (Cockpit Voice Recorder) Single L3 FA2100 FDR (Flight Data Recorder) Single L3 FA2100 ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) Single Artex C406-N Navigation and Compliance Dual FMS TCAS 7.1 FDR & CVR Inspections Inspection Type Performed Next Due Document 22 Performed: February 2026 Next Due: July 2028

Description

Airframe: Total Hours: 6,178 Total Cycles: 4,857 Entry Into Service Date: May, 2008 Airframe Certification: Other EASA Engines: Williams FJ44-3A Engine Program Coverage: TAP Elite Engine 1 Serial Number: 141475 Hours Since New: 6,012 Cycles Since New: 4,720 Engine 2 Serial Number: 141476 Hours Since New: 6,012 Cycles Since New: 4,720 Avionics: WAAS Equipped: Yes LPV Equipped: Yes The Cessna Citation CJ3 is equipped with an integrated, Collins Proline 21 avionics suite. A general summary of this aircraft’s avionics suite is as follows: Type of Unit Quantity Unit Description EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) Triple Collins AFD-3010 FMS (Flight Management System) Dual Collins FMS-3000 AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reporting System) Dual Collins AHC-3000 GPS (Global Positioning System) Dual Collins GPS-4000S VHF COM (Very High Freq. Communications) Dual Collins VHF-4000 WRADAR (Weather Radar) Single Collins RTA-800 RADAR ALT (Radar Altimeter) Dual Bendix King KRA-405B XPNDR (Transponder) Dual Collins TDR-94D TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) Single Collins TTR-4000 TCAS CDR (Cockpit Voice Recorder) Single L3 FA2100 FDR (Flight Data Recorder) Single L3 FA2100 ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) Single Artex C406-N Navigation and Compliance Dual FMS TCAS 7.1 FDR & CVR Inspections Inspection Type Performed Next Due Document 22 Performed: February 2026 Next Due: July 2028 Interior: Number Of Passengers: 6 Forward Galley: Yes Aft Lavatory: Yes Interior Last Refurbished: 2018 Forward Cabin Configuration - Four (4) Place Club Aft Cabin Configuration - Two (2) Forward Facing Seats Lavatory Features - Belted Exterior: Base Paint Colors: Off-White Stripe Colors: Brown Last Painted: 2023 Send a message to Jetcraft at Jetcraft

Engine

Williams FJ44-3A Engine Program Coverage: TAP Elite Engine 1 Serial Number: 141475 Hours Since New: 6,012 Cycles Since New: 4,720 Engine 2 Serial Number: 141476 Hours Since New: 6,012 Cycles Since New: 4,720

Interior

Number Of Passengers: 6 Forward Galley: Yes Aft Lavatory: Yes Interior Last Refurbished: 2018 Forward Cabin Configuration - Four (4) Place Club Aft Cabin Configuration - Two (2) Forward Facing Seats Lavatory Features - Belted

Exterior

Base Paint Colors: Off-White Stripe Colors: Brown Last Painted: 2023 Send a message to Jetcraft at Jetcraft

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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.

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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