Product Overview
The Cessna Citation CJ2 and CJ2+ (Model 525A) are an upgrade of model 525 (CJ/CJ1/M2). They vary most significantly from the Citation 525 series in respect to their markedly increased range and payload capacity. The CJ2+ is an improved version of the CJ2, featuring upgraded engines which provide a slight increase of engine thrust, range, and speed. Both the CJ2 and CJ2+ can be single pilot operated.
As of October 2020, 71% of all Citation CJ2+ aircraft were purchased pre-owned by their current owners, the other 29% new. 7.6% are for sale with more than half of those (71%) under an exclusive broker agreement. When for sale the average time on the market is 264 days.
Brief History
The first delivery of the Cessna Citation CJ2+ occurred in 2005 and the series ended production in 2014. A total of 226 aircraft were produced with 3 now retired. The CJ2+ is the follow-on aircraft of the CJ2, which started production in 2000 and ended in 2006.
Worldwide Appeal
There are 223 Citation CJ2+ jets in operation today. The majority of these (209) are wholly owned with 9 in shared ownership and 5 in fractional ownership. 4.9% are currently leased. North America has the largest percentage of wholly owned Citation CJ2+ aircraft (56%), followed by Europe (30%), and South America (9%).
Highlights
Performance
Two Williams-Rolls FJ44-3A-24 engines power the Citation CJ2+ each offering 2,490 pounds of thrust and using a combined 137 gallons per hour (GPH). The range of the Citation CJ2+ is 1,509 nm operating under NBAA IFR 4 passengers with available fuel.
Interior
The cabin volume for the Citation CJ2+ is 248 cubic feet. Typical configuration features 8 passenger and 1 crew seat.
Speed
| Maximum Cruise Speed: | 413 kts | 765 km/h | ||
| Long-range Speed: | 357 kts | 661 km/h |
Airfield Performance
| Takeoff distance: | 3,360 ft (1,024 m) | (SL, ISA, MTOW) | ||
| Landing distance: | 2,658 ft (810 m) | (SL, ISA, MLW) |
Operating Altitude
| Maximum operating altitude: | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
Noise Level (EPNdB)
| Takeoff: | 75.5 |
|---|---|
| Approach: | 86.1 |
| Lateral: | 89.7 |
Weights
| A. | Maximum ramp weight: | 12,625 lb (5,727 kg) | ||
| B. | Maximum takeoff weight: | 12,500 lb (5,670 kg) | ||
| C. | Maximum landing weight: | 11,525 lb (5,228 kg) | ||
| D. | Maximum zero fuel weight: | 9,700 lb (4,400 kg) | ||
| E. | Standard basic operating weight: | 8,030 lb (3,642 kg) |
Avionics
Collins Pro Line 21
ADS-B Out
Of the 223 Citation CJ2+ in operation 213 or 96% have ADS-B Out installed.
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