Citation CJ3Citation CJ3 +2014–2025
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 3 variants2004+
Cessna Citation CJ3
C25BLight JetDiscontinued2004–2014
Range
1,875 NM · 3,473 km
MTOW
6,291 kg
Cruise
414 kt · 767 km/h
Mach 0.737 · MMO
Seats
9
up to 9 passengers
Used price
US$ 4.8M
The Cessna Citation CJ3 is a light jet produced between 2004 and 2014. Price: the Cessna Citation CJ3 is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 4.8M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 1875 nm, a cruise speed of 414 kt (767 km/h), Mach 0.737, up to 9 passengers. In Brazil there are 27 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. The Citation CJ3 family (3 variants) totals 64 active units. There are 76 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 86 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/8/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/8/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
86 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 4 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 4.8MR$ 26.8M
market medianaging ≈ −2.8%/yr+162% vs Light Jet median
Entry
US$ 4.2M
model year 2004
Best value
US$ 4.5M
model year 2006
Top of range
US$ 5.6M
model year 2014
Basis
Valuation
Bluebook + market
Minimum
US$ 3.7M
R$ 20.3M
Median
US$ 4.8M
R$ 26.8M
Maximum
US$ 6.0M
R$ 32.8M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +2.9%/yr·2004→2014
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
7 of 7 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.09 to ×1.36 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Through a qualified importer
US$ 4.0M – 6.9M
R$ 22.2M – 38.0M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 4.7M – 8.1M
R$ 25.7M – 44.5M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 2.3K/h
R$ 12.9K/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 278.1K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 3.7K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 3.2K – 4.5K/h
R$ 17.7K – 24.8K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 2.2K – 3.3K/h
R$ 12.1K – 17.9K/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.
How we read this price · 4 sources · researched 6/4/2026
Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 1 of 7 model years has an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- AvBuyer - Cessna Citation CJ3 Price Guide (Aircraft Bluebook + JETNET)
- GlobalAir - Citation CJ3 for sale
- planephd - Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 valuation & operating cost
- Aircraft Cost Calculator - Citation CJ3 operating costs
PTAX · R$ 5.518 / US$ · 11/06/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
Apr 17, 2002
FAA cert.
Oct 08, 2004
ANAC cert.
Aug 22, 2005
Deliveries start
Dec 01, 2004
Units produced (this variant)
451
The Cessna Citation CJ3 is a twin-engine light jet with a range of 1,875 nm and a cruise speed of 414 kt. The cabin seats up to 9 occupants, with a typical configuration of 7 seats, and the service ceiling reaches 45,000 ft. The maximum takeoff weight is 6,291 kg. On this page you will find the full spec sheet, the estimated operating cost per flight hour, market listings, and the fleet registered in Brazil, with registrations, operators, and the evolution over time.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Range profiles
- 1,875 NM @ 4 pax · 1,700 NM @ 6 pax
- Fuel
- 703 gal
- Max fuel burn
- 220 gal/h
- Rate of climb
- 4,478 ft/min
- Max operating Mach
- 0.74
- Landing distance
- 2,770 ft
- High-speed cruise
- 414 kt
- Long-range cruise
- 360 kt
- Balanced field length (BFL)
- 3,180 ft
- Max operating altitude
- 45,000 ft
- Time to climb to FL410
- 26 min
Cabin and comfort
- Galley
- Yes
- Satcom
- No
- Lavatory
- Yes
- Crew rest
- No
- Vacuum toilet
- No
- Number of windows
- 14
- Typical configuration
- Club 4 + 2 Aft Facing + Belted Lavatory
- Flat floor
- No
- Cabin volume
- 6.57 m³
- Galley position
- Forward
- Total baggage volume
- 1.84 m³
- Inflight Wi-Fi
- No
- Cabin volume
- 232 cu ft
- Differential pressurization
- 8.9 psi
- Second lavatory
- No
- Total baggage volume
- 65 cu ft
- Cabin altitude at FL410
- 8,000 ft
- Internal baggage access
- No
Avionics and engines
- Engines
- 2× Williams International FJ44-3A (2,820 lbf · FADEC)
- APU
- No
- FMS
- Yes
- HUD (Head-Up Display)
- No
- Number of FMS
- 2
- Flight deck
- Collins Pro Line 21
- Fly-by-wire
- No
- Autopilot
- Yes
- Avionics manufacturer
- Collins
- Autothrottle
- No
- Weather radar
- Yes
- Enhanced vision
- No
- Synthetic vision
- No
Operating costs
- Data source
- Industry estimate, 2024
- Last updated
- 2024
- Reference fuel price
- US$ 6/gal
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 15.59 m
- Wingspan
- 16.26 m
- Height
- 4.62 m
- Wing area
- 27.3 m²
- Wing sweep
- 0°
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 4,377 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 6,291 kg
- Maximum payload
- 1,043 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 2,661 L
- Fuel capacity
- 4,763 lb
Minimum runway
RBAC 135.385 · landing within 60% of the runwaysea level / ISA referenceHow much runway the Citation CJ3 needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.
Charter (RBAC 135), dry runway
1,407m
landing ÷ 0.60 · RBAC 135.385(b)
Charter, wet runway
1,618m
× 1.15 · RBAC 135.385(d)
Takeoff or BFL, manual
969m
unfactored takeoff, manufacturer
Dispatches under charter rules at 226 of 465 Brazilian public runways when dry, and at 127 when wet.
Minimum runway
Where the Citation CJ3 dispatches under charter rules
Verdict per regime (private, charter dry and wet) across 465 Brazilian public runways, with the margin in meters.
Starter feature. Available on your Jet Tracker account.
Manufacturer-published distances at sea level, ISA and reference weight. Not corrected for altitude, temperature, wind or runway condition, takeoff included. Uses the declared LDA as a proxy for effective runway length (RBAC 135.361) and the most favourable threshold in calm air (135.385(b)(1)): on the day, wind may force the shorter threshold. Destination only: does not assess the alternate aerodrome (135.387). Not a substitute for the AFM or the operator's performance analysis. Rule: RBAC 135.385 and 135.398; private flying (RBAC 91) is not factored. Runways: declared distance (LDA) from AISWEB/DECEA (2026-09-05), checkable on each aerodrome chart; where DECEA publishes no declared distance, physical length from OurAirports is used.
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zone7 typical passengers · 9 maxClub 42 aft-facingBelted lavatory (extra seat)
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✗ no stand-up heightfront cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
4.78 m
Width
1.47 m
Height
1.45 m
Volume
6.57 m³
Baggage
1.84 m³
Differences between variants
Citation CJ3 +Citation CJ3 Gen22026+
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
History
- 2002First flight
- 2002 - Launch in 2002 and first flight in 2003
The Citation CJ3 (Model 525B) was announced in 2002 as an evolution of the CJ2, with a fuselage stretched by 0.61 m, more powerful Williams FJ44-3A engines and a new wing with more fuel. First flight on April 17, 2003.
- 2004 - FAA certification and start of deliveries in 2004
FAA certification obtained in October 2004, with first deliveries in December of the same year. Single-pilot RVSM/RNP-AR certification was a competitive differentiator since launch.
FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet - 2004FAA certification
- 2004First deliveries
- 2005ANAC certification
- 2014 - Bestseller with 450 units in 10 years
Between 2004 and 2014, Cessna produced approximately 450 CJ3 units, making it one of the most successful light jets in history. Replaced by the CJ3+ in 2014, which is essentially the same airplane with the Garmin G3000 replacing the Pro Line 21.
- 2014 - Succeeded by the CJ3+ in 2014
In 2014, Cessna launched the CJ3+ with Garmin G3000 avionics (Cessna Intrinzic), ending production of the original CJ3. A total of 451 CJ3 units produced in 10 years, a solid commercial success in the light category.
- 2014End of production
Market position
Strengths
- Single-pilot certified, RVSM and RNP-AR standard
- Very low fuel burn, 140 gph cruise (vs 195 for the Hawker 400XP)
- Short runway (3,180 ft), accesses SBJD, SBKP, SBSP
- Williams FJ44-3A with TAP Blue, predictable hourly program
- Huge Citation installed base, parts and MRO available
Limitations
- Compact cabin (1.47m width), no stand-up
- Pro Line 21 avionics without touchscreen (until the CJ3+)
- No APU, ground start and air conditioning via GPU
- Limited range (1,875 nm), does not cover transcontinental routes without a stop
Brazil Fleet
Global fleet
Updated
2025-03-01
Sources
- JetNet (approximate, Q1 2025)
- AvBuyer 2024 listings
Lineage
Predecessor
Citation CJ2 +
2005–2017Light Jet
View model
No successor documented
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
1,875 nm covers Brazil-Caribbean missions nonstop
Range of 1,875 nm allows direct flights such as Manaus-Bridgetown without refueling. Combined with FL450, it opens premium routes for weekend charters with family + baggage.
Enclosed lavatory and refined cabin for a light jet
First CJ to offer a lavatory with a solid door (enclosed); before, there was only a privacy curtain on the CJ1/CJ2. The external baggage compartment of 65 ft³ (~1,840 L) fits golf bags and medium-sized suitcases for 6-7 people, rare in a light single-pilot.
Short runway and single-pilot open up premium charter
With 3,180 ft of balanced field length (shorter than the CJ1+!) and single-pilot certified, it operates from Jundiai and Sorocaba without restriction. Brazilian operators such as Avantto, JetSmart and NetJets have the CJ3 in their fleets as a workhorse for 2-4 hour missions.
Single-pilot certified, operating savings
The CJ3 is certified for single-pilot operation, dispensing with a mandatory SIC. For owner-operators, this reduces annual operating cost by US$ 80-100k (salary + benefits + SIC training). The CE-525 type rating covers the entire CitationJet family (CJ1/CJ2/CJ3/CJ4/M2).
Williams FJ44-3A with TAP Blue
The Williams FJ44-3A engines operate under the TAP Blue (Total Assurance Program), offering per-flight-hour coverage with budget predictability. TBO of 5,000 hours and HSI at 2,500h are competitive with the Phenom 300's PW535.
Short runway, accesses Jundiaí, Sorocaba, Campinas
With 3,180 ft of balanced field length, the CJ3 operates at SBJD (Jundiaí, 1,745m), SBSO (Sorocaba) and SBKP (Campinas) without restriction. In Brazil, this avoids Guarulhos/Congonhas and reduces handling/landing costs.
Limitations
Low cabin, not stand-up
Cabin height remains at 1.45m, identical since the 1993 CitationJet, a structural limit of the 525 fuselage. Newer competitors such as the Phenom 300 and Praetor 500 already offer taller cabins (1.52m and 1.83m respectively).
Compact cabin, not stand-up
The CJ3 cabin is 1.45m high; passengers have to duck their heads when walking. Width of 1.47m equals the Hawker 400XP but is less than the Phenom 300 (1.55m) and much smaller than the Sovereign (1.68m).
No APU
The CJ3 has no APU. On the ground, air conditioning and engine start depend on a GPU, a limitation at FBOs without adequate infrastructure. In hot climates (Brazilian summer), passengers may be uncomfortable between boarding and pushback.
Global curiosities
More than 2,500 units of the 525 family produced so far
Considering all variants of the Citation 525 family (original CJ 1993, CJ1, CJ1+, CJ2, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ3+, CJ4, M2), Cessna has delivered more than 2,500 units, making it one of the most successful business jet families in history, alongside the Hawker family and the Falcon 7X/8X.
CE-525 type rating, "single key" Citation
Pilots with a CE-525 type rating can legally fly the CJ1/CJ1+/CJ2/CJ2+/CJ3/CJ3+/CJ4/M2 with no additional training, one of the largest jet families covered by a single type rating. This eases migration between models in the fractional and charter market.
NetJets operates a large CJ3 fleet
NetJets added the CJ3 to its fractional fleet in 2005 and operated approximately 30 units at the peak (2008-2014), creating global familiarity with the type among pilots and technicians. Today NetJets has migrated to the CJ4 and Phenom 300, but the CJ3 legacy sustains the pre-owned market.
In Brazil
CJ3 popular with agribusiness entrepreneurs
In Brazil, the CJ3 is frequently operated by agribusiness entrepreneurs in MT, GO and MS. The combination of single-pilot + short runway + 1,875 nm range (which covers farms in the Center-West region to SP/RJ nonstop) is a "sweet spot" for the sector.
Catalogued accidents
Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network
11/11/2012· BR· SÃO PAULO
PR-MRGLong landing
Registrations in Brazil
40 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB), across the Citation CJ3 family (3 variants). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
PP-BIHPP-FCFPP-OVOPP-PGAPP-RCAPR-BHVPR-EDBPR-JRVPR-MTQPR-PLUPR-RCFPR-SCFPR-TBLPR-VNAPS-ACLPS-CSJPS-DGEPS-ECFPS-FCCPS-GBFPS-INBPS-INJPS-LOTPS-MAOPS-MBKPS-MBOPS-PDLPS-PFDPS-PGAPS-PLAPS-RHTPS-RPCPS-RRRPS-SCCPS-TRDPS-WRAPS-ZMBPT-GBFPT-GMUPT-TJS
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cessna Citation CJ3 cost?
The Cessna Citation CJ3 is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 4.8M, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 06/2026.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation CJ3?
The maximum range is 1875 nm (1,875 NM · 3,473 km).
How fast is the Cessna Citation CJ3?
Cruise speed is 414 kt, equivalent to 767 km/h, or Mach 0.737.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation CJ3 seat?
The Cessna Citation CJ3 seats up to 9 passengers, crew not included.
How many Cessna Citation CJ3 are there in Brazil?
There are 27 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/8/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations. The Citation CJ3 family (3 variants) totals 64 active units.
Who operates the Cessna Citation CJ3 in Brazil?
25 distinct operators operate 26 units of the Cessna Citation CJ3 in the RAB-ANAC: 4 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 22 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, MT and PR (data as of 11/8/2026). Another 1 unit is under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate the Cessna Citation CJ3 per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 3,735 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 2,345 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 278,050 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.