Product Overview
The Cessna Citation CJ3 (Model 525B) is an upgraded and extended version of its predecessor the Citation CJ2. It boasts a stretched cabin and wingspan along with increased fuel efficiency.
As of July 2015, half of the CJ3 aircraft were purchased pre-owned by their current owners, and half were purchased new. 5.3% are currently for sale with 72% of those under an exclusive broker agreement. The average number of days on the market before sale is 270.
Brief History
The first flight of the Citation CJ3 took place on April 17, 2003. Deliveries began in December of 2004.
Worldwide Appeal
There are 412 Citation CJ3 aircraft in operation with 13 in shared ownership, 2 in fractional, and 397 wholly owned. By continent, North America has the largest percentage at 65%, followed by Europe at 25%. The largest fleet operator of CJ3 aircraft, Latitude 33 Aviation, LLC, holds 7 of the CJ3 jets in operation. Additionally, 7% of the Citation CJ3 jets are currently leased.
Highlights
Performance
The Citation CJ3 is powered by two Williams FJ44-3A engines each offering 2,820 pounds of thrust. The Citation CJ3 uses 149 gallons per hour (GPH). The range of the aircraft is 1,702 nm operating under NBAA IFR 4 passengers with available fuel.
Interior
The cabin volume for the Citation CJ3 is 286 cubic feet. Typical configuration features 6 passenger and 2 crew seats.
Speed
| Maximum Cruise Speed: | 415 kts | 769 km/h | ||||||
| Long-range Speed: | 351 kts | 650 km/h |
Airfield Performance
| Takeoff distance: | 3,180 ft (969 m) | (SL, ISA, MTOW) | ||||||
| Landing distance: | 2,422 ft (738 m) | (SL, ISA, MLW) |
Operating Altitude
| Maximum operating altitude: | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
Noise Level (EPNdB)
| Takeoff: | 74 | Approach: | 88.6 | Lateral: | 88.7 |
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Weights
| A. | Maximum ramp weight: | 14,070 lb (6,382 kg) | ||||||
| B. | Maximum takeoff weight: | 13,870 lb (6,291 kg) | ||||||
| C. | Maximum landing weight: | 12,750 lb (5,783 kg) | ||||||
| D. | Maximum zero fuel weight: | 10,510 lb (4,767 kg) | ||||||
| E. | Standard basic operating weight: | 8,760 lb (3,973 kg) |
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Resources
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