2008 Cessna Citation CJ3 for sale

2008 Cessna Citation CJ3

Light Jet

FOR SALE
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Location CA
Total Time 6,742 hrs
Engine SMOH 6,742 hrs
Seats 9
Serial # 525B-0238
Reg # N525CR
Cruise 391 kts (724 km/h)
ICAO Type C25B
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Collins Pro Line 21 Avionics Suite Collins 3-tube EFIS Collins FMS-3000 w/ GPS Second FMS-3000 AirCell ST-3100 Iridium Phone Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS TAWS Collins TCAS II 4000 Collins Weather Radar WX-1000E Lightning Detection XM Weather Dual TDR-94D Mode S Enhanced Transponders Jeppesen Electronic Charts

Description

This beautiful 2008 CJ3 features full TAP Blue engine program, L3 Avance Wi-Fi system, and a highly desirable 8 passenger cabin configuration including side-facing seat and belted lav. The aircraft is pro-flown and operated part 135 making it turn key for the next buyer. Please contact jetAVIVA for more information.

Engine

Williams FJ44-3A (2) 6,742 / 6,762 Hours Since New 5,014 / 5,029 Cycles Enrolled on TAP Advantage Blue

Interior

8 Passenger Executive Cabin Seating Configuration RH Side-Facing Seat, Center Club and 2 Fwd-Facing Seats, LH Belted Lav Seat Beige Leather Seating with Complimenting Beige Carpeting RS Side-Facing Slimline Refreshment Center Flushing Aft Lavatory

Exterior

Matterhorn White with Grey Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, and Silver Metallic accent stripes.

Modifications / STCs

GoGo Avance L3 WiFi System Dual FMS 3000 Cockpit Voice Recorder Pulselite 2401 System Angle of Attack Indexer Ground Power Switch Bose Headset Jacks Voice Annunciator Passenger Briefing System Cabin Display 110V AC Cabin Outlets Airstair Style Entry Steps RH Side Facing Seat

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna Citation CJ3

This 2008 Cessna Citation CJ3 (N525CR) is a 9-seat light jet with 6,742 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 6,742 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,742 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

FAA registration data pending for N525CR.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 722 more aircraft in CA →

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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N525CR against the NTSB accident database.

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