Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category
The Cessna Citation CJ4 (Model 525C), like its predecessor the Citation CJ3, is a stretch extension of the previous Citation Jet model. It differs most significantly from the previous models in its moderately swept wing design which it borrows from the Citation Sovereign.
As of March 2014, the Citation CJ4 market is comprised of 26% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 4.7% with 71% of that under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 158 days.
Brief History
The first flight of the Citation CJ4 took place on May 5, 2008. Deliveries began in 2010.
Worldwide Appeal
There are 150 Citation CJ4 aircraft in operation with 7 in shared ownership and 143 wholly owned. By continent, North America has the largest percentage at 77%, followed by Europe at 14% for a combined total of 91%. Also, 7% of the 150 Citation CJ4 jets in operation today are in fleet ownership with five different companies each having five aircraft. Additionally, 5% of the Citation CJ4 jets are leased.
Highlights
Performance
The Citation CJ4 is powered by two Williams International FJ44-4A engines each offering 3,621 pounds of thrust. The Citation CJ4 uses 186 gallons per hour (GPH). The range of the Citation CJ4 is 1,920 nm operating under NBAA IFR 4 passengers with available fuel.
Interior
The cabin volume for the Citation CJ4 is 311 cubic feet. Typical configuration features 6 passenger and 2 crew seats.
Design
The Citation CJ4 Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) is 17,110 pounds (7,761 kg) with a maximum range of 1,949 nm.
Speed
| Maximum Cruise Speed: | 442 kts | 819 km/h | ||||||
| Long-range Speed: | 376 kts | 696 km/h |
Airfield Performance
| Takeoff distance: | 3,190 ft (972 m) | (SL, ISA, MTOW) | ||||||
| Landing distance: | 2,267 ft (691 m) | (SL, ISA, MLW) |
Operating Altitude
| Maximum operating altitude: | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
Noise Level (EPNdB)
| Takeoff: | 79.6 | Approach: | 89.5 | Lateral: | 92.8 |
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Weights
| A. | Maximum ramp weight: | 13,230 lb (6,001 kg) | ||||
| B. | Maximum takeoff weight: | 17,110 lb (7,761 kg) | ||||
| C. | Maximum landing weight: | 15,660 lb (7,103 kg) | ||||
| D. | Maximum zero fuel weight: | 12,500 lb (5,670 kg) | ||||
| E. | Standard basic operating weight: | 10,430 lb (4,731 kg) |
Avionics
Collins Pro Line 21
Resources
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