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: 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
Description
Maintenance Condition: Certification: Currently Operated EASA
Notable Features: Dual FMS Flight Data Recorder WAAS / LPV Cockpit Voice Recorder TCAS 7.1
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
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
Certification: Currently Operated EASA
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This 2008 Citation CJ3
The Citation CJ3 is the best-selling light jet in history — over 600 delivered since 2004. It occupies a unique sweet spot: the range of a midsize jet (1,875 nm / 3,472 km) at light jet operating costs, with single-pilot certification and handling so forgiving that transitioning piston pilots regularly call it “the easiest jet to fly.”
This 2008 model has 6,010 hours on the airframe — about 334 hours per year, which is solidly average for an owner-operated light jet. Consistent flying is actually a positive: aircraft that sit idle develop more corrosion, seal degradation, and systems issues than ones flown regularly. By 2008, Cessna had already delivered over 200 CJ3s, making this a mature, mid-production aircraft — well past any early-production teething issues.
Why CJ3 over alternatives? Against the Embraer Phenom 300 ($7–13M used), the CJ3 delivers 90% of the capability at half the acquisition cost. Against the HondaJet Elite, it offers 400+ nm more range and a significantly larger cabin. Against the Citation CJ4, it trades 35 kts of cruise speed for noticeably lower operating costs. Many buyers arrive at the CJ3 not because they want less aircraft — but because they want less friction.
Who typically buys a CJ3? Owner-pilots running businesses, flying 200–400 hours per year. Typical missions: 2–3 hour legs with up to 6 passengers, landing at smaller airports with runways as short as 3,200 ft. If you need coast-to-coast capability without midsize jet costs, the CJ3 was built for exactly your mission.
What You Should Know Before Buying
Engine Status — The #1 Question
This CJ3 has Williams FJ44-3A engines (TBO: 5,000 hours). At 6,010 airframe hours, the engines may be approaching or past their first overhaul. Hot section inspection (HSI) is due every 2,500 hours — likely completed twice already. Critical question: are the engines enrolled on TAP Blue (Williams factory program) or JSSI? Enrolled aircraft avoid $250K–$550K cash outlays at overhaul and are worth significantly more at resale.
Avionics — The Biggest Decision
2008 CJ3s came with Collins Pro Line 21 — three 8×10″ LCD displays. Capable, but dated by today’s standards. The interface is complex for single-pilot operations, especially for pilots who fly only a few times per month. The upgrade path: Pro Line Fusion ($335K–$375K installed) adds touchscreens, synthetic vision, and WAAS/LPV approaches. This upgrade adds ~$375K to the aircraft’s market value — essentially paying for itself. Also verify ADS-B Out compliance (mandatory since 2020).
Market Position
Currently 18 CJ3s listed for sale (4.4% of the fleet — healthy, not flooded). Asking prices: $3.45M–$5.6M. In the last 6 months, 19 CJ3s sold at $4.1M–$5.9M with average time to sale of 89 days. A 2008 model typically values at $4.3M–$5.0M depending on engine program, avionics, and damage history. The market has stabilized after post-COVID volatility — 2026 is a balanced market favoring realistic pricing.
Real Operating Costs
Budget $745K–$1.4M per year total depending on 200–450 hours flying.
Maintenance Watch Items
The CJ3 uses a phased inspection system. Phase 5 (every 1,200 hours / 36 months) is the major one — budget $150K–$250K. At 6,010 hours, this aircraft has been through ~5 Phase 5 inspections. Common items mechanics report: cabin door pneumatic seal (causes CAS messages when degraded), landing gear shims (normal wear), nose gear shimmy damper, and engine sensor bracket fatigue. None are deal-breakers, but all should be checked during pre-buy.
France Registration (F-HTSB)
This aircraft carries French registration. If you plan to operate in the US, budget for FAA re-registration and potential maintenance record conversion. If operating in Europe, verify EASA compliance. Our NTSB and FAA data covers US-registered aircraft only — French safety records from BEA are not included in our database.
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Cessna Citation CJ3 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (F-HTSB) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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 database checked for F-HTSB.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (F-HTSB). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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