2008 CESSNA CITATION CJ3
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable CESSNA CITATION CJ3 listings ($5,075,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +634 hr vs comps -1.3%
- Engine time +1,399 hr vs comps -4.2%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- Market supply: 15 for sale of 354 FAA-registered +0.8%
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 | 4,860 hrs |
| Engine time | 4,860 SNEW |
| Avionics / flight deck | ROCKWELL COLLINS PRO LINE 21 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
Offered by VALOR, this Citation CJ3 – S/N 525B-0254 Nicely Equipped | Four US Owners Since New | Impeccably Maintained The Citation CJ3 is one of the most successful light jets ever produced, combining exceptional efficiency, performance, and reliability. Powered by two Williams FJ44-3A turbofan engines, each producing 2,780 lbs. of thrust, the CJ3 cruises at up to 416 KTAS while burning approximately 160 gallons per hour. With a range of approximately 1,875 NM carrying four passengers and impressive short-field performance, the CJ3 provides access to thousands of airports that are unavailable to larger business jets, bringing passengers closer to their final destinations. Avionics include the Collins Pro Line 21 suite with IFIS-5000 and File Server, FMS 4.0 with WAAS/LPV, Electronic Charts, XM Weather, ADS-B, TCAS II, and SATCOM.
Modifications
This Citation CJ3 is equipped with Artex 406N ELT, Aircell ST-3100 Iridium SATCOM, Dual Collins ADC-3000 digital air data computers, Collins IFIS w/FSU-5010 file server unit w/map overlays, XM broadcast weather, dual Collins RIU-4100 digital radio interface units, dual Collins RTU-4200 radio tuning units, L3 GH-3000 ESIS, Collins MDC-3100 maintenance diagnostic computer, Collins CCP-3000 cursor control panel, BFGoodrich WX-1000E Stormscope, angle of attack indexer, Airstair-style step.
Avionics
Collins Pro-Line 21 Avionics Suite ADF: Collins NAV-4500 AHRS: Dual Collins AHS-3000 Autopilot: Dual Collins FGC-3000 IFCS Communication Radios: Dual Collins VHF-4000 CVR: FA2100 SSCVR DME: Collins DME-4000 EFIS: Collins 3-tube 8”x10” Displays Flight Director: Dual Collins FGC-3000 IFCS FMS: Collins FMS-3000 w 4.2 (WAAS/LPV) GPS: Collins GPS-4000S (WAAS) w/ Coupled Garmin GPS-500 Hi Frequency: Collins HF-9000 w/ SELCAL Navigation Radios: Collins NAV-4000 & NAV-4500 Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT-4000 TAWS: Honeywell Mark V EGPWS TCAS: TCAS II TTR-4000 w/ Ch. 7 Transponder: Dual Collins TDR-94D (ADS-B) Weather Radar: Collins WXR-800 color w/ Turbulence
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA CITATION CJ3 lands versus other CESSNA CITATION CJ3 listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
68th pct4,860 hours total (TTAF) · 68th percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
68th pct4,860 hours since new · 68th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
68th pct4,860 hours since new · 68th percentile of 19 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-0254 |
| Registration # | N307PE |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,860 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 3,091 |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 13,870 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | WILLIAMS FJ44-3A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | 141525 |
| Engine 1 Time | 4,860 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 5000 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 3,091 |
| Hot Section Time 1 | 2,853 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | WILLIAMS FJ44-3A |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | 141526 |
| Engine 2 Time | 4,860 SNEW |
| Engine 2 TBO | 5000 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 3,091 |
| Hot Section Time 2 | 2,853 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | ROCKWELL COLLINS PRO LINE 21 |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Collins Pro-Line 21 Avionics Suite ADF: Collins NAV-4500 AHRS: Dual Collins AHS-3000 Autopilot: Dual Collins FGC-3000 IFCS Communication Radios: Dual Collins VHF-4000 CVR: FA2100 SSCVR DME: Collins DME-4000 EFIS: Collins 3-tube 8”x10” Displays Flight Director: Dual Collins FGC-3000 IFCS FMS: Collins FMS-3000 w 4.2 (WAAS/LPV) GPS: Collins GPS-4000S (WAAS) w/ Coupled Garmin GPS-500 Hi Frequency: Collins HF-9000 w/ SELCAL Navigation Radios: Collins NAV-4000 & NAV-4500 Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT-4000 TAWS: Honeywell Mark V EGPWS TCAS: TCAS II TTR-4000 w/ Ch. 7 Transponder: Dual Collins TDR-94D (ADS-B) Weather Radar: Collins WXR-800 color w/ Turbulence |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | This Citation CJ3 is equipped with Artex 406N ELT, Aircell ST-3100 Iridium SATCOM, Dual Collins ADC-3000 digital air data computers, Collins IFIS w/FSU-5010 file server unit w/map overlays, XM broadcast weather, dual Collins RIU-4100 digital radio interface units, dual Collins RTU-4200 radio tuning units, L3 GH-3000 ESIS, Collins MDC-3100 maintenance diagnostic computer, Collins CCP-3000 cursor control panel, BFGoodrich WX-1000E Stormscope, angle of attack indexer, Airstair-style step. |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 |
| Galley | Yes |
| Galley Configuration | Forward |
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Lavatory Configuration | Aft |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2008 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Maintenance Tracking via CESCOM DOC 1,5,11 (12m/300-Hour) – C/W 1-2026 DOC 8,12 (24-48m/600-Hour) – C/W 9-2024 DOC 14,16 (36-48m/1,200-2400-Hour) – C/W 9-2024 DOC 22 (36m/1,200-Hour) – C/W 12-2023 LH & RH Brake MLG Assy. – C/W 1-2025 |
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Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | TAP Advantage Blue |
|---|---|
| Engine Maint. Program Hourly Rate Per Engine | 277.65 |
| Engine Maint. Program Coverage Percentage | 100 |