What kind of group suits the Cessna Citation CJ3?

It is intended for a small private party rather than a large delegation. The compact cabin keeps the trip personal, with facing seats that work well for conversation and shorter business journeys.

Will the cabin feel like a large business jet?

Expect a more compact space, especially for standing and moving between seats. Compare the actual cabin dimensions and layout if headroom, mobility or room to work is important to the party.

What powers the Cessna Citation CJ3?

A typical installation uses two Williams International FJ44-3A engines. Confirm the precise engine subvariant and any conversion package on the offered aircraft if the specification is important to the choice.

What should I check if everyone has a large suitcase?

A guide figure for baggage space is about 1.84 cubic metres. Send a bag count with dimensions and weights, including sports equipment. The operator can confirm which compartments are usable and whether the passenger and fuel load leave the required allowance.

Why might the same model need a fuel stop on one trip but not another?

Range depends on the passenger and baggage load, winds, routing and required fuel reserves. Ask the operator to assess the actual itinerary; a headline range by itself is not a nonstop promise.

Can passengers stand upright in the cabin?

The cabin height is around 1.45 metres, so it is a seated-travel space rather than a stand-up cabin. Taller passengers should expect to bend when moving between the entrance and their seats.

What toilet facilities should we expect?

Provision depends on the cabin fit: a compact touring interior and an executive layout can be very different. Ask whether a toilet is installed and how much privacy it offers before planning a longer flight around it.

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Aircraft Info

Model:: Cessna Citation CJ3
Family:: Citation 525B
Manufacturer:: Cessna Aircraft Company

Aircraft Class:: Light
ICAO/IATA Codes:: C25B/CNJ

Number Built:: 412
Available on Aviapages:: 107
Single Pilot Operations:: Yes

Popularity95
Reliability95
Comfort55

Performance

Service Ceiling:: 45 000 ft 13 716 m
Max Takeoff Weight:: 13 869 lbs 6 291 kg

Engine Type:: 2 x Turbojet
Typical Engine:: 2 x Williams International FJ44-3A
Typical Avionics:: ProLine 21

Long Range Cruise Speed:: 352 kts 652 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:: 416 kts 770 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:: 4.6 h
Max Range:: 1 761 nmi 3 261 km
Fuel Burn Rate:: 994 lb/h 451 kg/h
Max Payload:: 1 810 lbs 821 kg

Cessna Citation CJ3 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:: 7
Cabin Height:: 4.76 ft 1.45 m
Cabin Width:: 4.82 ft 1.47 m
Cabin Length:: 15.68 ft 4.78 m

Sleeping Places:: 0
Estimated Cabin Volume:: 282.59 ft³ 8 m³
Luggage Volume:: 64.98 ft³ 1.84 m³

2 Divan seats
Hot meal
Lavatory

Airframe

Aircraft Height:: 15.16 ft 4.62 m
Aircraft Length:: 50.16 ft 15.29 m
Wingspan:: 52.92 ft 16.13 m

Cabin Zones:: 1 passenger seating area, with club/forward-facing seats; refreshment storage and toilet facilities are separate from the seating-zone count (representative layout)
Doors:: 1 main passenger entry door, forward left; separate right-side emergency exit and exterior baggage-access hatches. No separate catering door in the published standard layout
Baggage Compartment:: Approved baggage compartments; volume, mass limits and cabin access vary with aircraft configuration
Airstairs:: Yes

Charter Costs for the Cessna Citation CJ3

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour: $4 000

Owning Price

Buying Price (new): —
Pre-owned Price Range: $4.55M – $6.75M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM: $9.76
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h: $1 469 – $2 203
Annual Cost of Ownership: $888 062 – $1.33M
Cost per Seat-Mile: $1.41

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours: $367 144
At 350 hours: $642 502

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours: $467 575
At 350 hours: $467 575

Farnborough – Geneve

EGLF – LSGG

Flight time:: 1 h 15 min
Estimated price:: $7 978

Farnborough – Nice

EGLF – LFMN

Flight time:: 1 h 37 min
Estimated price:: $9 822

Farnborough – Zurich

EGLF – LSZH

Flight time:: 1 h 18 min
Estimated price:: $8 229

Paris – Milan

LFPB – LIML

Flight time:: 1 h 11 min
Estimated price:: $7 642

Paris – Ibiza

LFPB – LEIB

Flight time:: 1 h 45 min
Estimated price:: $10 493

Geneve – Rome

LSGG – LIRF

Flight time:: 1 h 11 min
Estimated price:: $7 642

These route prices are estimates. The final quote will be provided by your manager and may vary depending on aircraft availability, travel dates, airport fees, and additional services.

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Cessna Citation CJ3 Description

Cessna Citation CJ3 was produced since December 2004 by Cessna Aircraft on a common production line with CJ1 +, CJ2 +, in Wichita Kansas. Collins Pro Line 21 advanced navigation and navigation equipment provides maximum safety awareness for the crew. Two Williams FJ44-3A turbofan engines are installed on the CJ3, controlled by an automatic FADEC system with two independent fuel systems. FADEC simplifies engine control and synchronization, ensuring proper power output and maximizes fuel efficiency.