For Sale: 2005 CESSNA CITATION CJ3
Jet Aircraft
This 2005 Cessna Citation CJ3 is a well-equipped, executive-configured super-light jet offered exclusively by RidgeAire Worldwide Aviation at $5,250,000, open to offers. The aircraft is configured to seat 8 passengers plus a pilot and co-pilot (10 occupants total) in a tan leather cabin finished with maple cabinetry and dual executive tables. Total airframe and engine time is 3,600 hours since new. Both engines are enrolled on the TAP Blue maintenance program, and the aircraft is fitted with Tamarack Active Winglets and a Collins Pro Line II IFCS avionics suite throughout. The upcoming Doc 22 inspection is due in September and can be coordinated as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Detailed Information
Airframe
Total airframe time is 3,600 hours since new, matching total engine time. The aircraft has been maintained under FAR Part 91 for its operating history and holds RVSM certification for reduced vertical separation airspace. In 2019, the aircraft sustained hail damage; all damage was fully repaired at that time under an insurance-documented repair, and the aircraft has operated without further incident since. The next major inspection milestone — the Doc 22 inspection — is due in September and represents the primary open item ahead of a sale, well suited to be addressed during a buyer's pre-purchase inspection.
Engines
The Citation CJ3 is powered by twin Williams International FJ44-3A turbofan engines, each rated at 2,820 lbf of thrust. Both engines on this aircraft are enrolled on the TAP Blue hourly maintenance program, which provides predictable, budgeted engine maintenance coverage for the operator and is a favorable transferable asset for a prospective buyer. Total engine time is 3,600 hours since new, in line with total airframe time.
Interior Details
The cabin is finished in a tan leather interior, configured for 8 passengers with a forward jumpseat, complemented by seating for a pilot and co-pilot. Maple cabinetry and dual executive tables provide functional in-flight workspace, and oatmeal carpeting completes the cabin's neutral, executive palette. The aft lavatory is a flushing, belted configuration suitable for use as an additional passenger seat when required. The interior was completed new in 2005 and presents in clean, well-maintained condition.
Equipment
Avionics are centered on a Collins Pro Line II IFCS suite, including an integrated flight director and autopilot, flight management system (FMS), and dual VHF communication radios. The panel is fully IFR-equipped with Doppler weather radar and graphical weather display, ADS-B Out compliance, and a Collins TCAS-II for traffic awareness. A cockpit voice recorder (CVR) is installed, and cabin connectivity is supported by an AirCell Iridium satellite phone system with dataport. Notable upgrades include factory-installed Tamarack Active Winglets, which improve fuel efficiency, climb performance, and range, along with Jeppesen electronic charts for the flight crew and a lead-acid main battery.
