2008 Cessna Citation CJ3
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Collins ProLine 21 Avionics Suite: Dual AHC-3000 AHRS Dual ADC-3000 Air Data Computers Dual VHF-4000 Transceivers CCP-3000 Cursor Control Panel FMS-3000 with GPS Dual NAV-4500 Navigation Receivers ALT-4000 Radio Altimeter DME-4000 DME With remote Indicator Dual TDR-94 Mode S Non-Diversity Transponders HF-9000 HF Provisions IFIS 5.0 Integrated FD/AP and EFIS System (3-Tube LCD Displays) Garmin GPS-500 GPS as FMS 2 TAWS Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS L3 WX-1000E Lightning Detection Stormscope Artex C406 Emergency Locator Beacon (ELT)
Description
This stunning CJ3 is enrolled on TAP Elite Progressive and is equipped with a number of highly desirable options like TCAS II, Encore Style Steps, Stormscope and an 8 Passenger Interior (including a Forward Side-Facing Seat and Belted Lav). The aircraft also features a BendixKing Aero Wave WiFi system.
Engine
Williams FJ44-3A FADEC Controlled Turbofan Fully Enrolled in TAP Elite Progressive
Interior
2015 Refurbished Interior. Side-facing seat with 6-seat center-club arrangement and belted toilet. Fireblocked Beige Townsend Interior with High Gloss Wood Veneer Finish. Forward Refreshment Center.
Exterior
2015 Refurbished Exterior. Snow White with Black Accent Stripes.
Modifications / STCs
• BendixKing Aero Wave Wifi Bravo/Encore "Airstair" Style Cabin Step Jeppesen Electronic Charts TCAS-4000 (TCAS II) Collins ADF-4000 Mid Continent Cabin Information System 110V Outlets - At Seats 3 & 4 and Co-Pilot's Side Console
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna Citation CJ3
This 2008 Cessna Citation CJ3 is a 9-seat light jet with 1,500 hours on the airframe. There are currently 63 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 1,500 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 3,500 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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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