2012 Cessna Citation CJ3
Light Jet
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics: Collins ProLine 21 Integrated Avionics Suite Dual RTU-4200 Radio Collins GPS 4000S Garmin GPS 500 Artex C406-N Three Frequency ELT Dual Collins TDR-94D Mode S Transponders Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS HF-9000 (Provisions) Additional Features: Cockpit Speaker Mute Switch Angle of Attack Indexer Voice Annunciator Electronic Charts CVR Cabin Display Power Single ADF Aircell ST-3100 GoGo ATG-5000
Description
2012 Cessna Citation CJ3, N196JH, S/N 525B 0395, Lease Option, Part 135 Offers Considered, Longer Lease Terms Preferred.
Engine
Engine(s): Engines: Williams FJ44-3A Engine Maintenance Program: TAP Elite Engine Maintenance Hourly Rate: $227.55/engine Engine 1 SN: 141838 Engine 1 SNEW: 4,175 Hours Engine 2 SN: 141839 Engine 2 SNEW: 4,175 Hours
Propeller
Airframe: Total Time: 4,175 Hours Aircraft Maintenance Program: ProParts Aircraft Maintenance Hourly Rate: $366
Interior
Additional Cabin Equipment: CABIN: Main cabin seating for six passengers arranged in a center-club configuration. There is a Left-hand belted, flushing toilet. Right-hand forward interchangeable side facing seat/cabinet Left-hand forward cabinet Advisor Plus (Without DVD) with 8.4” Cabin Information Display Left-hand and Right-hand Executive tables Airstair Entry Steps
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Lone Mountain Aircraft Sales - Spencer Bain
trade-a-plane.com
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Contact for Price
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Dallas, TX | Jun 26, 2026 | 21 days | Active |
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About This Cessna Citation CJ3
This 2012 Cessna Citation CJ3 is a 9-seat light jet with 4,175 hours on the airframe. There are currently 68 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 4,175 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 825 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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