2008 Cessna Citation CJ3 for sale

2008 Cessna Citation CJ3

Light Jet

FOR SALE
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Location CA
Total Time 1,500 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,500 hrs
Seats 9
Serial # 525B0225
Cruise 391 kts (724 km/h)
ICAO Type C25B
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & 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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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,500 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (5,000 hrs)
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

CA

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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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