2008 Cessna Citation CJ3
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
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Description
Offered by VALOR, this Citation CJ3 – S/N 525B-0254 Nicely Equipped | Four US Owners Since New | Impeccably Maintained The Citation CJ3 is one of the most successful light jets ever produced, combining exceptional efficiency, performance, and reliability. Powered by two Williams FJ44-3A turbofan engines, each producing 2,780 lbs. of thrust, the CJ3 cruises at up to 416 KTAS while burning approximately 160 gallons per hour. With a range of approximately 1,875 NM carrying four passengers and impressive short-field performance, the CJ3 provides access to thousands of airports that are unavailable to larger business jets, bringing passengers closer to their final destinations. Avionics include the Collins Pro Line 21 suite with IFIS-5000 and File Server, FMS 4.0 with WAAS/LPV, Electronic Charts, XM Weather, ADS-B, TCAS II, and SATCOM.
Engine
100% TAP Advantage BLUE (NO Deferment or Progressive)
Interior
Elegant (7) Seven-Passenger Executive Cabin This Citation CJ3 features a luxurious seven-passenger executive configuration. The layout includes a mid-cabin four-place with foldable executive tables and aft-position, two forward-facing seats with foldable executive slim-line tables, complemented by a private aft lavatory. The interior boasts Townsend Espresso-brown leather seating with matching armrests and seatbelts, contrasting chestnut shimmer cloud sidewalls, and Kalogridis seal soft point carpeting, all complemented by Parchment Ultra Leather headliner, brushed aluminum hardware, Designtex Intrepid window reveals, and LED cabin lighting. Finished with a forward left-hand slimline cabinet and storage compartments, accompanied by an adjacent right-hand extended galley work surface cabinet top, and woodworks are finished in Havana walnut matte wood-veneer, adding to the refined aesthetic and sophisticated scheme.
Exterior
The exterior is finished in Snow White with Harvets Gold Metallic, Columbian Blue Pearl, and Charcoal Grey Metallic accent striping, highlighted by a Charcoal Grey vertical stabilizer.
Inspection
Maintenance Tracking via CESCOM DOC 1,5,11 (12m/300-Hour) – C/W 1-2026 DOC 8,12 (24-48m/600-Hour) – C/W 9-2024 DOC 14,16 (36-48m/1,200-2400-Hour) – C/W 9-2024 DOC 22 (36m/1,200-Hour) – C/W 12-2023 LH & RH Brake MLG Assy. – C/W 1-2025
Modifications / STCs
• This Citation CJ3 is equipped with Artex 406N ELT, Aircell ST-3100 Iridium SATCOM, Dual Collins ADC-3000 digital air data computers, Collins IFIS w/FSU-5010 file server unit w/map overlays, XM broadcast weather, dual Collins RIU-4100 digital radio interface units, dual Collins RTU-4200 radio tuning units, L3 GH-3000 ESIS, Collins MDC-3100 maintenance diagnostic computer, Collins CCP-3000 cursor control panel, BFGoodrich WX-1000E Stormscope, angle of attack indexer, Airstair-style step.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Valor Jets
controller.com
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Price on request
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Marshall, Texas | Jul 26, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
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About This Cessna Citation CJ3
This 2008 Cessna Citation CJ3 (N307PE) is a 9-seat light jet with 4,860 hours on the airframe. There are currently 64 Citation CJ3 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $4,550,000 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 4,860 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 140 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N307PE.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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