2008 Cessna Citation CJ3
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRCollins 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-NDescription
Engines Enrolled on TAP Elite WAAS | LPV FDR | CVR Fresh Document 22 Inspection 6 + 1 Passenger Configuration
Interior
Number of Passengers Six (6) + One (1) Galley Location Forward Refreshment Center Forward Cabin Four (4) Place Club Aft Cabin Two (2) Forward Facing Seats Lavatory Location Aft Single (1) Belted Last Refurbished Date 2018
Exterior
Base Paint Color Off White Stripe Color Brown Last Painted Date 2023
Inspection
Inspection Last Performed Next Due Document 22 (36 Month | 1,200 Hours) February 2026 July 2028
Modifications / STCs
• Dual FMS
• WAAS / LPV
• TCAS 7.1
• Flight Data Recorder
• Cockpit Voice Recorder
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 with 6,178 hours on the airframe. There are currently 73 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 6,178 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (5,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
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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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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