How many passengers can fly on a Cessna Citation CJ3?

A Cessna Citation CJ3 can seat up to eight passengers (including a belted lavatory seat to the aft of the cabin and an optional side-facing seat opposite the entrance), a more comfortable interior allows for six passengers with club-seating for four and two additional forward-facing seats to the rear of the cabin.

How many Cessna Citation CJ3s are in operation?

There are 410 CJ3s in operation around the world currently. (December 2021)Manufactured between 2003 and 2014 (per JETNET data), Cessna built a total 416 Cessna Citation CJ3s.

How do I find a Cessna Citation CJ3 for sale?

You can find Cessna Citation CJ3 jet for sale via AvBuyer’s Cessna Citation CJ3 page.Or you can search for dealers specializing in Cessna Citation jets. They’ll offer you a solid understanding of the marketplace, including context of how the price of one CJ3 compares to other similar aircraft; identifying options that may not be listed on the open market; and enabling you to get the best value for your money.

Can I charter a Cessna Citation CJ3 jet and try before I buy?

Yes, it’s advisable to charter first to help you decide whether the Citation CJ3 is the right aircraft for your mission profile.You’ll get a good idea of how far you can travel on a business trip, how much baggage room you will need, and most importantly how comfortable the aircraft is for a typical trip.

Which is the best engine maintenance program for a Citation CJ3?

If you are renewing the hourly engine maintenance program coverage, there are two choices for Cessna Citation CJ3 operators: The CJ3 is powered by a pair of FJ44-3A engines, and engine manufacturer Williams International provides an hourly engine maintenance program called TAP Blue.Alternatively, you might prefer to enrol your aircraft with a third-party hourly maintenance cost program provider like JSSI.Aircraft buyers are strongly advised to look for jets which are already enrolled on such programs. You should also understand what is covered by the existing program before buying your Cessna Citation CJ3.

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Cessna Citation CJ3 Jet Buyer’s Guide

Why Buy a CJ3?

Updated: 2nd Nov 2021

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Cessna Citation CJ3 Buyer's Guide

Maximum Range

1891 nm

Payload - Full Fuel LBS

775 lb

Seats (Executive)

Long Range Cruise

348 Ktas

The Cessna Citation CJ3 jet, part of a popular family of Light Jets built by Cessna, began customer deliveries in 2004 and continued to be delivered new until 2015. The CJ3 offered just over two feet additional cabin length compared to the smaller Citation CJ2, along with more powerful Williams FJ44-3A powerplants. It also has longer and wider wings than the CJ2, enabling faster speeds, longer range and greater fuel efficiency.

The original Cessna Citation CJ3 was replaced by an upgraded version – the Citation CJ3+ - which Cessna continues to deliver to customers today.

How much does a Cessna Citation CJ3 jet cost?

Factors influencing the asking price of a used Cessna Citation CJ3 include the year of production, hours flown, flight cycles, avionics and the time remaining before any major maintenance events (such as engine overhauls and hot-section inspections), and the availability of attractive candidates on the used aircraft market at any particular time.

The existence, or lack of in-flight connectivity and entertainment systems may also influence a particular Citation CJ3’s price.

Read the full Cessna Citation CJ3 Price Guide here

What is the range and payload capability of Cessna Citation CJ3?

The CJ3 covers 1,891nm with four passengers, putting most of the continental US within range, non-stop from Wichita, Kansas, according to Conklin & de Decker, (CDD).

With all of its seats full, the maximum range of the CJ3 is 1,374nm.

The Citation CJ3 can carry 4,710lbs of Jet A fuel. When fully-fueled, it can accommodate a payload of 775lbs.

With less fuel on board, the maximum payload capability of the Cessna Citation CJ3 is 1,925lbs.

Examples of City Pairs for the CJ3

From Los Angeles non-stop to Vancouver.

From London to non-stop to Lisbon, Portugal.

What are the cabin measurements for the Cessna Citation CJ3?

The Citation CJ3 cabin stretches 15.67ft in length, and typically comes with six executive seats.

The aircraft shares its dimensions with all of the other models in the CitationJet family – 4.75ft height and 4.83 ft width.

The cabin volume is 286cu.ft, and the Citation CJ3 offers 65cu.ft of internal baggage space and an enclosed lavatory.

Cessna introduced the Citation CJ3 with a longer cabin than the smaller Citation CJ2.

What is the Cessna Citation CJ3’s runway performance?

It needs 3,440ft of runway (at sea level), in standard conditions, and has a maximum take-off weight of 13,870lbs (CDD).

For landing under the same conditions the CJ3 needs 4,203ft.

(The published balanced field length considers distance required for acceleration to rotation speed before aborting a takeoff and stopping by the calculated distance.)

How does the Citation CJ3 Jet compare against its competitors?

Do you need to see how the Cessna Citation CJ3 compares with its close market competitors? Read more in our Jets Comparison article…

The AvBuyer Opinion: Built on the popular characteristics of a very well established family of jets, the Cessna CJ3 provides more range, speed, useful load, and passenger capacity than its predecessors and is an extremely well-rounded, affordable Light Jet.

Matt Harris

Flight Range

Cessna Citation CJ3 has a full range of 1891 nm and a long-range cruise for 348 KTAS.

Cessna Citation CJ3 specifications

Variable Cost

1,465.07

Cabin Length FT

15.67

Engines

Range NM

1891

Cabin Volume CU FT

286

R.O.C All Engines FT PER MIN

4478

Range – Seats Full N.M.

1374

Seats Executive

R.O.C 1 x Engine Out FT PER MIN

1090

MTOW LBS

13870

Crew / Passengers

Useable Fuel LBS

4710

B.O.W W/Crew LBS

8585

Door Height FT

4.25

Max. Cruise Speed KTAS

417

Payload - Full Fuel LBS

775

Door Width FT

2.00

baggage volume external

Normal Cruise Speed KTAS

417

Balanced Field Length FT

3440

fleet number

416

L/Range Cruise Speed KTAS

348

Landing Dist FT

4203

fleet month

April

Cabin Height FT

4.75

Engine Manufacturer

Williams

fleet year

2022

Cabin Width FT

4.83

Engine Model

FJ44-3A

Data courtesy of Conklin & de Decker

FAQ: Cessna Citation CJ3

How many passengers can fly on a Cessna Citation CJ3?
A Cessna Citation CJ3 can seat up to eight passengers (including a belted lavatory seat to the aft of the cabin and an optional side-facing seat opposite the entrance), a more comfortable interior allows for six passengers with club-seating for four and two additional forward-facing seats to the rear of the cabin.
How many Cessna Citation CJ3s are in operation?
There are 410 CJ3s in operation around the world currently. (December 2021)
Manufactured between 2003 and 2014 (per JETNET data), Cessna built a total 416 Cessna Citation CJ3s.
How do I find a Cessna Citation CJ3 for sale?
You can find Cessna Citation CJ3 jet for sale via AvBuyer’s Cessna Citation CJ3 page.
Or you can search for dealers specializing in Cessna Citation jets. They’ll offer you a solid understanding of the marketplace, including context of how the price of one CJ3 compares to other similar aircraft; identifying options that may not be listed on the open market; and enabling you to get the best value for your money.
Can I charter a Cessna Citation CJ3 jet and try before I buy?
Yes, it’s advisable to charter first to help you decide whether the Citation CJ3 is the right aircraft for your mission profile.
You’ll get a good idea of how far you can travel on a business trip, how much baggage room you will need, and most importantly how comfortable the aircraft is for a typical trip.
Which is the best engine maintenance program for a Citation CJ3?
If you are renewing the hourly engine maintenance program coverage, there are two choices for Cessna Citation CJ3 operators: The CJ3 is powered by a pair of FJ44-3A engines, and engine manufacturer Williams International provides an hourly engine maintenance program called TAP Blue.
Alternatively, you might prefer to enrol your aircraft with a third-party hourly maintenance cost program provider like JSSI.
Aircraft buyers are strongly advised to look for jets which are already enrolled on such programs. You should also understand what is covered by the existing program before buying your Cessna Citation CJ3.