2008 Cessna Citation CJ3
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Key Features: • Northern Jet Owned and Operated • Collins Pro Line Fusion Upgrade • GOGO Avance L3 • Engines on Tap Elite • Textron Pro Parts
Interior
This aircraft features a well-maintained original interior with a forward side-facing seat, a four-place club configuration, and dual forward-facing seats in the aft cabin.
Exterior
Base Paint Color: Matterhorn White Stripe Colors: Granite and Gold Flowing Stripes Last Painted: 2008
Inspection
Doc 1: c/w Jan-26 Due: 251 Hours Doc 5: c/w Mar-25 Due: Mar-26 Doc 8: c/w Aug-24 Due: Aug-28 Doc 9: c/w Jul-20 Due: Jul-26 Doc 11: c/w Jan-26 Due: Jan-27 Doc 12: c/w Mar-25 Due: Mar-27 Doc 14: c/w Jun-25 Due: Jun-28 Doc 24: c/w Dec-25 Due: Dec-27 Doc 16: c/w Aug-24 Due: Aug-28 Doc-18: c/w Jun-25 Due: Jun-27 Doc 22: c/w Jun-25 Due: Jun-28 Doc 23: c/w Jan-26 Due: Jan-28
Modifications / STCs
• Equipped with key enhancements that support safety, connectivity, and flight performance, this Citation CJ3 includes:
• High Frequency Radio
• RVSM
• Gogo L3 WiFi
• Synthetic Vision System
• WAAS/LPV
• Cabin/Cockpit Fire Extinguishers
• ADC-3000 Air Data Computers
• Artex c406-N ELT
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Northern Jet
controller.com
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Contact for price
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Grand Rapids, MI | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Northern Jet
controlleremea.co.uk
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Grand Rapids, MI | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Northern Jet
aviationtrader.com.au
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Call for price *
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Grand Rapids, Michigan, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna Citation CJ3
This 2008 Cessna Citation CJ3 (N608SG) is a 9-seat light jet with 5,880 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 5,880 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N608SG.
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 safety data coming soon.
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