Cessna CJ3 For Sale
The Cessna Citation CJ3 (Model 525B) is a light business jet that entered service in 2004 as the next step up from the CJ2 in the Citation CJ family. It was succeeded by the CJ3+ in 2014, which added autothrottle, wireless cabin connectivity, and the Garmin G3000 avionics suite. The CJ3 offers a balance of cabin size, range, and operating cost that appeals to both owner pilots and light charter operations.
Powered by two Williams FJ44-3A engines, each producing 2,820 pounds of thrust, the CJ3 has a range of approximately 1,875 nautical miles. The cabin seats up to nine passengers in a comfortable layout measuring 15 feet 8 inches long, 4 feet 10 inches wide, and 4 feet 9 inches tall. The aircraft is certified for single pilot operation with a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite.
Performance and Versatility
The CJ3 cruises at 416 knots with a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet. Its takeoff distance of approximately 3,180 feet provides access to a wide range of regional airports across the United States, United Kingdom, and continental Europe. The Williams FJ44-3A engines offer improved fuel efficiency and time between overhaul compared to the earlier FJ44-2C engines in the CJ2.
Within the CJ family, the CJ3 represents the midpoint between the lighter CJ2 and the more capable CJ4. Its combination of range, payload, and runway performance makes it well suited to intra European operations and short haul routes connecting the United Kingdom with major European business centres.
