Citation CJ3 Shared Ownership Program |
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A legend - Now larger, faster and further on less than ever before.
OVERVIEWThe iconic CitationJet formula meets next-generation capability with the efficient Citation CJ3. Drawing on CitationJets 40-year history of defining comfortable, efficient and reliable travel, the Citation CJ3 takes these strengths further than ever before. Designed with greater cabin space, enhanced aerodynamics, increased power and reduced fuel consumption over both past Citations and much of its competition, the CJ3 defines the light-jet category. The editors of Robb Report seem to agree, naming it "Best of the Best Light Business Aircraft".
Prominent in our recommendation of the CJ3 is the piece of mind in knowing that over 30 factory support facilities, hundreds of approved service centers and thousands of certified technicians very familiar with Citation aircraft are standing-by around the world, keeping you flying, and is simply unmatched by its competition. DESIGNEngineered to perform, designed for comfort, built by the best. A favorite among passengers and pilots alike, the Citation CJ3 combines the best of what both look for in a jet. It's seriously quick, taking you above bumps, weather and airline traffic for more efficient cruise and more direct routing. Inside, the passenger cabin has been lengthened considerably, while up front a class-leading avionics system gives your crew up-to-the-minute information on systems, traffic and weather. You will find the Citation CJ3 to be an incredible value: focused on simplicity, economy, performance and maintainability.
Exterior: Owners believe their CJ3s to be show-stoppers on the ramp and we agree. Optimized wings positioned well aft on its well-proportioned, low-slung cabin, combine with large engines and a towering T-tail convey its high-altitude, high-speed prowess. Cessna's redesigned wing takes full advantage of the rarefied air at 45,000 feet, while maintaining the low-speed handling characteristics Citations are famous for, enhancing landing safety. The CJ3 features a range of further enhancements, such as trailing-link landing gear built to make every landing a soft one, and 75 cubic feet of baggage space with room for several sets of skis or golf bags. In a first for the light-jet segment, Cessna introduced FADEC-controlled engines on the CJ3. This system enhances and automates engine control, enabling more precise power settings, more efficient power production and more accurate trend monitoring. FADECs effect on a jet engine can be likened to the effect Electronic Fuel Injection had on the automobile - its a dramatic step forward in economical jet power and found on only a select few light jets. Interior: Extending its cabin nearly four feet beyond the original CitationJet and two feet beyond even the CJ2+, the CJ3 offers ample room for six passengers in a large, modern cabin. With wing supports passing beneath the floor and a dropped center isle, walking space extends a full 4'9", while width remains a consistent 4'10" throughout. Fore in the 15'9" cabin is a large snack and beverage center with abundant catering space. Executive tables with AC power are at arms reach at each fully-adjustable executive chair, while a private lavatory and carry-on baggage area is found in the aft cabin. You will find trips in the CJ3 to be refreshingly comfortable, leaving you ready to take on the day...or, recover from it. PERFORMANCEUtilizing an advanced laminar-flow wing and dual Williams jet engines producing over 5,500 pounds of combined thrust, the CJ3 is propelled to 45,000 feet at speeds up to 478 mph in under 30 minutes. With that kind of power on hand, the CJ3 can operate from thousands of small airports and provide a quick climb to cruise altitudes, where the CJ3 settles into a stable fuel burn of around 150 gph. It's remarkably efficient, making it a favorite among corporate operators with bottom-line thinking.
COSTSIt's simple...the numbers speak for themselves: Ownership of an example 2007 Citation CJ3 with FLTSHARES starts around $434,000 for 1/16 share providing 25 annual flight hours. Unique to FLTshares is our commitment to finding the right share size for your needs, not the other way around. Various levels are available up to whole ownership, with most owners falling somewhere between 1/8th and 1/2 ownership, providing 75 to 300 annual flight hours and limiting the number of total owners to between three and six per aircraft. To further enhance availability, we limit the number of sole 1/16th and 1/12th shares per aircraft.
Besides a dramatically lower acquisition cost, shared ownership utilizes the available 300 to 400 hours left unused by a typical whole owner each year, dispersing operating costs. Compare this use to its FLTshares equivelent and the numbers, well, speak for themselves!
These example FLTshare costs are all-inclusive best-estimates, considering average market rates for a 2008 model aircraft and its associated operating costs at 600 hours per year, including average regional fuel prices as of 1/15/10 ($4.81/gal). It's clear that even at whole-ownership use levels, FLTshares ownership significantly reduces your costs while eliminating the hassles of aircraft ownership. Shared ownership offers the convenience of owning your own aircraft, while benefiting from a hassle-free experience and impressive conservation of capital.
MEDIACheck back for our video review of the CJ3. We look forward to discussing with you how it may fit your needs, and to schedule a tour of a representative aircraft.
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