Cessna CJ3+ Business Jet

The CJ3+ business jet was launched in March 2014.

The cabin of the CJ3+ business jet includes six standard seats and can accommodate up to nine passengers.

The aircraft has a Garmin G3000 flight-deck system.

The Cessna CJ3+ business jet is an updated version of the CJ3 business jet in the CJ-series. It was introduced in March 2014 by Cessna Aircraft, which is part of the Textron Aviation segment of Textron. The new version features an integrated avionics suite, a redesigned cabin and cockpit, as well as new pressurisation and diagnostics systems.

A single-pilot certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected during the second half of 2014, and deliveries are likely to begin immediately after.

Jet design and features

The Cessna CJ3+ features an aluminium airframe with anti-corrosion applications and lightning protection, and the nose radome and fairings of the aircraft are made of lightweight composite materials. It is installed with multiple discs and digital anti-skid brakes on the main gear wheels, and features an electrically controlled landing gear retraction system.

The aircraft has an overall length of 15.59m (51ft 2in), height of 4.62m (15ft 2in), width of 16.26m (53ft 4in), and wingspan of 16.13m (52ft 11in). The wing area is 294ft² (27m²) and the wheelbase is 6.10m (20ft).

It is capable of transporting passengers nonstop from Washington to Mexico City, from San Diego to Juneau, or from Lima to São Paulo.

Flight deck and avionics

A new, fully integrated Garmin G3000 flight-deck system can be found on the CJ3+, while the avionics suite includes three 14.1in control display units for primary flight display (PFD) and multi-function display (MFD). This suite also includes a turbulence detecting weather radar, a wireless media server, and an advanced terrain awareness warning system (TAWS).

It also has a Garmin integrated cockpit and cabin Iridium phone, traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) II and an automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B). A dual altitude heading reference system, dual air data computers, Jeppesen chart view and Garmin’s safe taxi and digital audio system are also included.

The aircraft comes with optional avionics, including Garmin SVT synthetic vision technology, SiriusXM satellite weather and radio, terrain awareness warning system class A and a satellite phone system. It also includes a cabin briefer and HF-9000 high-frequency communications.

Cabin details and seating capacity

The CJ3+ business jet features a spacious cabin with six standard seats and can accommodate up to nine passengers. It measures 1.45m (57in) in height, has a width of 1.47m (58in) and length of 4.78m (15ft 8in). Furthermore, the cabin comes in five customised styling choices, with leather seats and polished wood veneers.

In addition to this, 14 triple-paned windows provide natural light and passengers can use an LED lighting system, a standard 110V power supply, sliding privacy doors and a Clarity wireless system. It also includes two baggage compartments with a volume of 1.84m³ and a total weight capacity of 454kg (1,000lb).

Engines, weight and performance

The aircraft is powered by two FJ44-3A turbofan engines, with full authority digital engine controls (FADEC) manufactured by Williams International. The engines produce a maximum thrust of 12.54kN each, while the time between engine overhaul is 4,000h and the aircraft has a full fuel payload capacity of 263kg (580lb).

The aircraft can cruise at a speed of 770km/h (416kt) and offers a maximum range of 3,472km (1,875nm). Its takeoff distance is 969m (3,180ft) and landing distance is 844m (2,770ft). Above sea level, it has a maximum operating altitude of 13,716m (45,000ft) and a climb rate of 1,365mpm (4,478fpm).

Maximum takeoff weight is 6,291kg (13,870lb), whereas the landing weight is 5,783kg (12,750lb). Meanwhile, the zero fuel weight is 4,767kg (10,510lb) and the maximum payload capacity is 785kg (1,730lb). The aircraft has a basic operating weight of 3,983kg (8,780lb) and useful load of 2,400kg (5,290lb).