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2008 CESSNA CITATION CJ3
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Cessna CITATION CJ3 listings ($5,200,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +1,805 hr vs comps -3.6%
- Engine time +2,810 hr vs comps -11.2%
- No ADS-B (80% of comps have one) -2.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION CJ3 |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 6,475 hrs |
| Engine time | 6,271 SNEW |
| Avionics / Transponder | King TDR-94D |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS |
| Avionics / Flight management (FMS) | FMS-3000 |
| Annual | February 2026 |
Description
Engines Enrolled on TAP Advantage Elite WAAS | LPV FDR | CVR Fresh Document 22 Inspection 6 + 1 Passenger Configuration
Modifications
Dual FMS WAAS / LPV TCAS 7.1 Flight Data Recorder Cockpit Voice Recorder
Avionics
The Cessna Citation CJ3 is equipped with an integrated, Collins Proline 21 avionics suite. A general summary of this aircraft’s avionics suite is as follows: Type of Unit Quantity Unit Description EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) Triple Collins AFD-3010 FMS (Flight Management System) Dual Collins FMS-3000 AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reporting System) Dual Collins AHC-3000 GPS (Global Positioning System) Dual Collins GPS-4000S VHF COM (Very High Freq. Communications) Dual Collins VHF-4000 WRADAR (Weather Radar) Single Collins RTA-800 RADAR ALT (Radar Altimeter) Dual Bendix King KRA-405B XPNDR (Transponder) Dual Collins TDR-94D TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) Single Collins TTR-4000 TCAS CDR (Cockpit Voice Recorder) Single L3 FA2100 FDR (Flight Data Recorder) Single L3 FA2100 ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) Single Artex C406-N
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.
Shop options ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CITATION CJ3 lands versus other Cessna CITATION CJ3 listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $5.2M of 10 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
84th pct6,475 hours total (TTAF) · 84th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
89th pct6,271 hours since new · 89th percentile of 18 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
89th pct6,271 hours since new · 89th percentile of 18 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION CJ3 |
| Serial Number | 525B-0230 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,475 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 5,066 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 6,271 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Cycles | 4,928 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 6,271 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Cycles | 4,928 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | The Cessna Citation CJ3 is equipped with an integrated, Collins Proline 21 avionics suite. A general summary of this aircraft’s avionics suite is as follows: Type of Unit Quantity Unit Description EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) Triple Collins AFD-3010 FMS (Flight Management System) Dual Collins FMS-3000 AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reporting System) Dual Collins AHC-3000 GPS (Global Positioning System) Dual Collins GPS-4000S VHF COM (Very High Freq. Communications) Dual Collins VHF-4000 WRADAR (Weather Radar) Single Collins RTA-800 RADAR ALT (Radar Altimeter) Dual Bendix King KRA-405B XPNDR (Transponder) Dual Collins TDR-94D TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) Single Collins TTR-4000 TCAS CDR (Cockpit Voice Recorder) Single L3 FA2100 FDR (Flight Data Recorder) Single L3 FA2100 ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) Single Artex C406-N |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Dual FMS WAAS / LPV TCAS 7.1 Flight Data Recorder Cockpit Voice Recorder |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Inspection Last Performed Next Due Document 22 (36 Month | 1,200 Hours) February 2026 July 2028 |
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Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | TAP Elite |
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna CITATION CJ3
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna CITATION CJ3 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 2,040 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 416 kts · 479 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 3180.0 / 2770.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine turbofan aircraft. The CITATION CJ3+ seats up to 6 passengers plus 2 pilot(s).
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