2026 Cessna Citation CJ3 for sale

2026 Cessna Citation CJ3

Light Jet

FOR SALE
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Location Wichita, KS
Total Time 11 hrs
Engine SMOH 11 hrs
Seats 9
Serial # 525B-0907
Reg # N458RF
Cruise 391 kts (724 km/h)
ICAO Type C25B
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: – Garmin G3000 Avionics Suite with Garmin Integrated Flight Deck – Garmin G3000 Dual VHF Comm and Dual Nav – Dual Garmin GTX 3000 Transponders with ADS-B Out – Collins DME 4000 Integrated into the Garmin G3000 – Garmin GWX 8000 Storm Optix Weather Radar – Garmin Dual G3000 FMS with WAAS/LPV – Class B TAWS – ADS-B In Functionality – Artex C406-N ELT – Garmin GTS 8000 (TCAS II) Change 7.1 Compliant – Electronic Charts and Maps

Description

Textron Aviation is pleased to present this 2026 Citation CJ3 Gen2 on behalf of the aircraft owner.

Interior

Sandstone Interior Scheme. The Cabinetry is Qtr. Figured Mahogany High Gloss Wood Veneer with Satin Smoked Nickel Hardware. CABIN: – Six Pedestal Seats – Side Facing Seat – Right Hand Cabinet – Left Hand Forward Storage Cabinet – 115 VAC Outlets and USB Charging Ports – Executive Tables – Slimline Tables – Single Garmin Iridium Satcom Telephone at Seat #6 – Left Hand Aft Belted Flushing Toilet

Exterior

Snow White with SC Platinum Metallic, Charcoal Metallic and Columbia Blue Pearl stripes.

Modifications / STCs

OPTIONS INSTALLED:

– Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)

– HF-9000 (Provisions only)

– Autothrottles

– XM Graphical Weather Radio

– Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad) Battery

– Folding Side Facing Seat

– Passenger Seats with Swivel

– Lavatory with Sink

– External Serviceable Lavatory

– Clarity Wireless

– High Power Outlet in RH Refreshment Center

– Wireless Charing Trays at every Cabin Seat (Qty. 6)

– USB-C Charging Ports at every Cabin Seat

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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About This Cessna Citation CJ3

This 2026 Cessna Citation CJ3 (N458RF) is a 9-seat light jet with 11 hours on the airframe. There are currently 62 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 11 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 4,989 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 11 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 N458RF.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Wichita, KS

Seller reported 155 more aircraft in KS →

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 N458RF against the NTSB accident database.

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