2015 Cessna Citation CJ3+ for sale

2015 Cessna Citation CJ3+

Light Jet

FOR SALE
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Location Australia
Total Time 2,038 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # 525B-0472
Reg # VH-X8X Australia
Cruise 416 kts (770 km/h)
ICAO Type C25B
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Maintenance Condition: Hangared: Yes Programs: TapAdvantage Blue

Standard Equipment: Garmin G3000 Avionics Suite Garmin G3000 dual VHF COMM, Dual NAV, Dual Mode S Diversity Transponders with ADS-B Out Capability Garmin GWX 70 Weather Radar Single Collins DME-4000 TAWS Class B Garmin FMS Artex C406-N Three Frequency ELT Garmin GTS 8000 (TCAS II) Chart View RVSM Capable

Options Installed: Flight Data Recorder FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder Synthetic Vision Technology XM Graphical Weather RH Refreshment Center Interchange with Side Facing Seat Clarity Wireless with L3 Garmin Iridium SATCOM Telephone HF-9000

Cabin: Six Swivel Passenger Seats with a Right-hand Side-facing Seat Right-hand Slim Refreshment Center Left-hand Fwd Storage Cabinet 110 VAC Outlets Executive and Slimline Tables LH Aft Belted Flushing Toilet Airstair Style Step

Interior: New 2025-2026 interior including new seat finishes, carpet, side walls, leather tables, headliners with custom carbon fiber accents throughout. New aft mirror and aft walls.

Exterior: New 2026 highly customized paint scheme. Only PPG paint was used.

Interior

New 2025-2026 interior including new seat finishes, carpet, side walls, leather tables, headliners with custom carbon fiber accents throughout. New aft mirror and aft walls.

Exterior

New 2026 highly customized paint scheme. Only PPG paint was used.

Inspection

Hangared: Yes Programs: TapAdvantage Blue

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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About This Cessna Citation CJ3+

This 2015 Cessna Citation CJ3+ (VH-X8X) is a 8-seat light jet with 2,038 hours on the airframe. There are currently 31 Citation CJ3+ aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $330,000 to $850,000.

The Citation CJ3+ cruises at 416 kts (770 km/h) with a range of 2,040 nm (3,778 km) — enough for transcontinental flights without refueling. Service ceiling of 45,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 125 GPH (473 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $688/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $1,900/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $345,000. With 2,038 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 2,962 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,038 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (5,000 hrs)
Budget $1,875 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna Citation CJ3+ — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
8
Cruise Speed
416 kts (770 km/h)
Max Speed
430 kts (796 km/h)
Range
2,040 nm (3,778 km)
Ceiling
45,000 ft (13,716 m)
Max Weight
13,870 lbs (6,291 kg)
Useful Load
3,360 lbs (1,524 kg)
Fuel Capacity
438 gal (1658 L)
Fuel Burn
125 GPH (473 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
5,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA Citation CJ3+

Fuel Burn
125.0 GPH
~$812/hr
Variable Cost
$1,900/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$345,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$275,000
every 5,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA Citation CJ3+. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (VH-X8X) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Australia

AU

Seller reported

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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