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Cessna Citation CJ1+

2005 – 2011

Key Facts

  • The Cessna Citation CJ1+ is a light jet manufactured by Cessna between 2005 and 2011.
  • The Cessna Citation CJ1+ is powered by two Williams FJ44-1AP engines, resulting in an hourly fuel burn of 132 Gallons per Hour.
  • Capable of cruising at up to 360 knots, the Cessna Citation CJ1+ can fly non-stop for up to 1285 nautical miles.
  • The aircraft can carry up to 5 passengers.
  • The Cessna Citation CJ1+ has an estimated hourly charter price of $2250, with a new list price of $5.2 million at the time of manufacture.

Overview & History

The Cessna Citation Jet 1+ is a turbofan-powered light corporate jet built by Textron Cessna.

It was developed as an improved version of the CJ1 with the ability to fly faster plus a 100-pound gross weight increase allowing it to carry more payload over greater distances.

As of January 2016, 53% of the Citation CJ1+ aircraft were purchased pre-owned by their current owners, the other 47% new.

8.8% are currently for sale, with the majority of those (78%) under an exclusive broker agreement. When for sale, the average number of days on the market is 453.

The CJ1+ replaced the CJ1 in 2005.

It shares the same airframe but has an updated avionics package. Production ended in 2011 following the completion of 102 deliveries.

Cessna Citation CJ1+ Performance

The CJ1+ is extremely fuel-efficient, burning an average of 122gallons per hour. The economy of its fuel burn can be largely attributed to Cessna’s choice of engines.

It uses two Williams/Rolls-Royce FJ44-1A turbofans, each of which delivers 1,965 pounds of thrust on takeoff.

The CJ1 has a payload capacity of 1,500 pounds; its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 10,700 pounds is 100 pounds heavier than the MTOW of its predecessor the Citation Jet.

The maximum fuel weight also increased 300 pounds to a total of 3,220 pounds.

At 41,000 feet, the CJ1+ can travel more than 20 knots faster than the CJ1.

Plus, the 100-pound gross weight increase of the CJ1+ allows it to carry more payload greater distances.

The maximum IFR range with a single pilot and three passengers is 1,285 nm.

These alterations resulted in better range/payload flexibility, offering owners more options in flight planning.

The most surprising result of the significant increase in the payload is that the CJ1+ is actually faster than the Citation Jet.

The Citation CJ1 has a maximum range (subject to headwinds, high altitude, hot temperatures, or higher capacity) of 1285 miles and a maximum speed of 378knots.

The CJ1+ was specifically designed to be able to operate on short runways.

At sea level the CJ1 can take off in 3,080 feet; on runways at an altitude of 5,000 feet, its takeoff distance increases to a mere 5,710 feet.

Cessna Citation CJ1+ Interior

The cabin measures 11 feet long by 4.8 feet wide by 4.8 feet tall giving it a total cabin volume of 186 cubic feet.

The dimensions make it comfortable for 6 passengers, with the maximum configuration seating 8.

Most owners, knowing the economical features of the CJ1, are surprised at how comfortable it is. The full-length dropped aisle gives the cabin a roomier feel.

The double-sealed door uses a fastening system similar to that of a vault, which reduces cabin noise.

Toilet, leather interior, galley facilities, air-conditioned and pressurized cabin for passenger comfort, and generous luggage capacity are just some of the facilities.

The four-place interior of the CJ1+ has received substantial upgrades.

Cessna’s standard CJ1+ features now include a left-hand belted flushing toilet, deluxe refreshment center, indirect lighting, and overwater life vests. 

The Citation CJ1+ also takes advantage of the interior design advancements of Cessna’s larger Citations.

For instance, the CJ1+ will have Cessna’s new one-piece, automotive-like, cockpit overhead lining. This overhead lining was first introduced on the Citation Sovereign.

The design goals of the Citation Jet can be summed up in three words: simplicity, economy, and performance.

This proved to be a challenge, especially in creating an aerodynamic structure that is financially prudent to produce and handles well.

Previous Citations had used a straight wing, which slows the aircraft considerably but dramatically reduces production and design costs.

The Citation Jet upgraded to a natural laminar flow wing, which took four years to design in a joint venture between Cessna and NASA.

This wing delays the onset of airflow separation longer, improving the lift-to-drag characteristics ten to fifteen percent when compared to earlier straight-wing designs.

Cockpit

The standard Citation CJ1+ Collins Pro Line 21 avionics package is nearly identical to the system offered on the new Citation CJ2+ and Citation CJ3.

It features a standard configuration of three 8-inch by 10-inch active-matrix color liquid crystal displays, two air data computers, a file server system with cursor control panel and enhanced map overlays, Pro-Line 21 CNS radios, broadcast weather, and Collins FMS-3000 with performance database.

Optional CJ1+ avionics equipment includes electronic charts showing geo-referenced aircraft position on airport diagrams, interactive graphical weather, and Honeywell Mark VIII EGPWS.

Cessna Citation CJ1+ Charter Cost

The cost to charter a CJ1+ starts at around $2,650 an hour.

Hourly charter rates do not include all taxes, fuel, and other fees. Charter costs will vary based on year of make/model, schedule, routing, passenger & baggage totals, and other factors.

Purchase Price

The acquisition cost for the CJ1+ typically ranges from $2.2 million.

The price of a jet depends on the production year; it can also go above the given range if the production is new.

It will cost buyers around $1million a year which includes fuel, crew members, and maintenance, etc.

 

 

Performance

Comfort

Weights

Range: 1,285 nm Number of Passengers: 5 Baggage Capacity: 52 Cubic Feet
Cruise Speed: 360 knots Cabin Pressure: 8.5 PSI Max Take-Off Weight: 10,700 lbs
Ceiling: 41,000 feet Cabin Altitude: 8,000 feet Max Landing Weight: 9,900 lbs
Take-Off Distance: 3,990 feet Production Start: 2005
Landing Distance: 2,481 feet Production End: 2011

 

Dimensions

Power

Exterior Length: 42.6 feet Engine Manufacturer: Williams International
Exterior Height: 13.8 feet Engine Model: FJ44-1AP
Wingspan: 46.8 feet Fuel Burn: 132 Gallons per Hour
Interior Length: 11 feet
Interior Width: 4.8 feet
Interior Height: 4.8 feet
Interior/Exterior Ratio: 26%