The Cessna Citation CJ3 (Model 525B) is an aircraft that makes part of the Citation business jet family.
The CJ3 is a stretch extension of the CJ2 aircraft, which itself was a stretch of theCJ1.
The aircraft was exposed in September 2002 at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention and took its first flight on the same day on April 17, 2003. CJ3 was FAA certified in October 2004 and the distribution of this aircraft started on December 2004.
Piloting a Citation CJ3, even the veteran aviators will remember why they felled in love with flying.
So, prepare yourself for a larger aircraft, longer wings, more powerful engines, a spacious interior, added standard features, and the category’s most evolved flight deck, ever.
Two Williams FJ44-3A turbofan engines
You will observe other advantages like: more interior comfort because the cabin is significantly extended, the plush long-legged seats and the new Williams FJ44-3A series engines.
The Williams FJ44-3A is the first engine of its group that comes with full-authority digital engine controls (FADEC).
Pilots who don’t have this characteristic wish they did. Those who do have it swear by it, and never desire to fly without it again.
Cessna Citation CJ3 Exterior
Configured for precise handling, performance and aerodynamic efficiency, CJ3 has new wider-span natural laminar-flow wing and have also some great advantages like: longer range, greater speed, faster climb and increased fuel efficiency.
The CJ3 offers more than sufficient of room for luggage and gear in the extended tail-cone baggage compartment; therefore you will not need to put your luggage inside the cabin.
The main landing gear gives the CJ3 a smooth ride on the taxiway while producing soft landings routine.
Dimensions
Citation CJ3
Exterior
Height
15 ft 2 in (4.62 m)
Length
50 ft 2 in (15.29 m)
Wingspan
53 ft 4 in (16.26 m)
Cessna Citation CJ3 Interior
Having a longer cabin CJ3 has also other benefits like the plush long-legged seats that could be reclined giving to passengers more comfort and workspace.
Cabin Configuration:
The spacious CJ3’s cabin comes standard with six club seats in a center-style configuration, although it is customizable to the owner’s specs.
A refre shment center across from the entry door has a storage cabinet with adjustable shelves. Fourteen elliptical windows give you an exceptional natural lighting throughout the cabin. Optional seating arrangements will accommodate up to eight passengers.
Interior Highlights
The dropped floor aisle gives the impression of a much bigger aircraft, while also making the cabin easier to navigate.
Some other important elements: a new LED indirect lighting system, a new high-capacity cabin-cooling system, and also a Standard 110-volt power supply facilitates use of in-flight entertainment.
Dimensions
Citation CJ3
Cabin
Height
57 in (1.45 m)
Width
58 in (1.47 m)
Length
15 ft 8 in (4.78 m)
Standard Seating Capacity
7
Baggage Capacity
65 cubic ft (1.8 cubic m)
Cessna Citation CJ3 Avionics
Not only pilot but also the passengers will talk about how nice was their flight after a ride with Citation CJ3, this is more than a pilot-friendly aircraft.
Having a fully integrated Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck, the CJ3 pilots will manage their aircraft from the most advanced avionics suite in the category.
Pro Line 21
A Multi-Function Display (MFD) with Two 8 x 10-inch (.20 x .25 m) Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) also the Collins FMS-3000 Flight Management System (FMS) and Pro Line 21 CNS radios will increase your safety.
Standard equipment also contains a Collins autopilot with VNAV, FMS performance database, avionics diagnostics, LandMark TAWS 8000 (Class B), dual Comm/Nav, SKYWATCH HP (TCAS I) and a satellite which sends graphical weather.
AMLCD Displays
All primary flight, weather, navigation, and engine data is consolidated in large, easy-to-scan active-matrix LCDs for information control and intuitive, at-a-glance situational awareness.
Cessna Citation CJ3 Engine
Maximum Cruise Speed - 480 mph
Producing 2,820 pounds (12.54 kN) of thrust at sea level, this aircraft is powered by two Williams FJ44-3A series engines. CJ3 boasts an extra 920 pounds of takeoff thrust per side and 3,470 pounds greater maximum takeoff weight than the original Citation Jet.
The efficiently turbofans propel the CJ3 to a cruise speed of 480 mph. This aircraft also climb directly at 45,000 feet in just 27 minutes. Your runways could be as short as 3,180 feet (969 m); therefore you can save more time by placing you considerably closer to your planned destination.
The first engine in its class that comes standard with the pilot-workload-reducing full-authority digital engine controls (FADEC). FADEC simplifies engine control by ensuring correct power output, engine management and maximum fuel efficiency and also provides time-limited dispatch, diagnostics, and engine synchronization.
Cessna Citation CJ3 Safety
Citation CJ3
Safety starts with a durable aircraft. CJ3 is stress-tested five times the aircraft’s standard lifetime.
Cessna Citation has sold more airplanes than anyone else in history because some good advantages like the exceptional performance and payload, reliability, the interior comfort and value.
Having all these benefits the flight is not only safe but also relaxed.
Cockpit commonality
The familiarity to the controls and the ease of pilot operation will give you more confidence to take your family and to have a nice trip.
The blend of the latest thinking in human factors engineering, the ergonomics and user experience design to create environments, will make your trip safer, simpler and more pleasurable.
Proven parts
“Any new part, structure or material has to earn its way onto our aircraft.”
What that means for Cessna customers is that this jet has been tested exhaustively to demonstrate its stability and trustworthiness.
Now, the pilot operation will not require much effort, because you’ll notice certain "rightness" to the flight deck, a sense of familiarity to the controls and that make flying safer, simpler and more pleasurable.
The best devotion to offer some of the safest aircraft in the world comes only from Cessna.
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