2012 Cessna Citation CJ3 for sale

2012 Cessna Citation CJ3

Light Jet

PRICE ON REQUEST
Price on request
Location Carlsbad, California
Total Time 6,725 hrs
Engine SMOH 6,572 hrs
Seats 9
Serial # 525B0377
Engine WILLIAMS FJ44-3A
Cruise 391 kts (724 km/h)
ICAO Type C25B
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Collins Pro Line 21 Integrated Avionics System Autopilot Dual Collins ADC-3000 ADCs Dual Collins AHC-3000 AHRS Dual Collins FCG-3000 FGCs Dual Collins VHF-4000 Comms Dual Collins RTU-4220 Radio Tuning Units Dual Collins TDR-94D Mode S Diversity XPNDRS w/Enhanced Surveillance Capability Collins GPS-4000A GPS Collins TTR-4000 TCAS w/Change 7 Collins FMS-3000 FMS (WAAS Certified) Garmin GPS-500w FMS (WAAS Certified) Collins DBU-5000 Upgraded Data Loader Collins ALT-4000 Radar Altimeter XM Satellite Weather L3 CVR Jeppesen Electric Charts displayed on MFD ARTEX C406-N ELT L3 Standby Gyro Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS Collins WXR-800 Weather Radar System ADS-B Out Completed by Cessna S/B RVSM

Description

Professionally managed & flown to Part 135 Standards 2 US owner pedigree Gogo ATG 3000 with C1 LRU Upgrade Available turn key with industry leading aircraft management and established charter revenue

Interior

Desirable 7+1 passenger configuration with 6 club seats and one side facing seat and a belted lavatory. Right-hand cabinet across and forward of the cabin entry door with general storage, adjustable shelves, and small counter space. Gogo ATG5000 with Gogo C1 LRU upgrade. LED lighting throughout the cabin. Seats freshly reconditioned. New carpet in 2023 with runners replaced in 2026.

Modifications / STCs

ATG 3000 with C1 LRU Upgrade

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 Cessna Citation CJ3

This 2012 Cessna Citation CJ3 is a 9-seat light jet with 6,725 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 6,725 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: 6,725 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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Carlsbad, California

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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

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