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Cessna Citation CJ4 Model Guide

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Overview

The Cessna Citation CJ4 (525C) is a twin-turbofan light jet in the CitationJet family, with first deliveries in 2010. The listings show Williams FJ44-4A engines, a Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck and cabins for up to nine passengers plus one crew. Registry data for the family shows up to 2,165 nm range and a 45,000 ft ceiling.

  • Listings show a nine-passenger layout with Williams FJ44-4A engines. One listing quotes 1,926 nm range and a 45,000 ft service ceiling.
  • Sample asking price: $6,795,000 for a 2017 aircraft with 991 hours and 901 landings, and no damage history.
  • Check engine program status (TAP Blue), CESCOM tracking, damage history and the 12-, 24-, 48- and 96-month inspections.
  • Battery type varies. One aircraft lists a 44 amp-hour Ni-Cad. An STC allows 48Ah or 53Ah lead-acid upgrades.

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Type
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Model Guide
Year
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2026
File size
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48 KB
Copy found at
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sprinkle.com

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Engine type
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Williams FJ44-4A
Max passengers
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9
Max tailwind (kt)
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10
First delivery year
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2,010

Performance

Range (nm)
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1,926
Fuel burn (gph)
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167
Service ceiling (ft)
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45,000
Landing distance (ft)
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2,248
Balanced field length (ft)
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3,300

V-speeds

VLE_KTS
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200
VLO_KTS
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200
VMO_KTS
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305
VMO_LOW_ALTITUDE_KTS
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260

Weight & balance

Max payload (lb)
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2,220
Useable fuel (gal)
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870
Max takeoff weight (lb)
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17,100
About this document
How many people does the Cessna Citation CJ4 carry?

The Cessna Citation CJ4 is listed as 1 crew plus 9 passengers. The library data shows 7 to 10 seats, and one listed aircraft has eight passenger seats.

What engines does the Cessna Citation CJ4 use?

The Cessna Citation CJ4 listings show two Williams FJ44-4A turbofans. Engine programs seen in the listings include TAP Blue and TapAdvantage Blue.

What does a Cessna Citation CJ4 cost?

The only price in the inputs is an asking price of $6,795,000 for a 2017 Cessna Citation CJ4 with 991 hours. Other listings show no price.

What should I check on a used Cessna Citation CJ4?

For a Cessna Citation CJ4, check damage history, engine and parts program enrollment, CESCOM tracking and the 12-, 24-, 48- and 96-month inspections. Also check which battery is fitted, since types vary.

What is the Cessna Citation CJ4 Model Guide?

The Cessna Citation CJ4 Model Guide is a model guide for the Cessna Citation CJ4, dated 2026.

What year was the Cessna Citation CJ4 Model Guide published?

The Cessna Citation CJ4 Model Guide — the Cessna Citation CJ4 model guide on file — is dated 2026.

How rare is it?
633Cessna Citation CJ4 registered worldwide · 629 active

Common. More common than 94% of the aircraft models we track.

Documentation completeness
4/7

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In this document

Performance and limits

Listing figures: balanced field length 3,300 ft, landing distance 2,248 ft, max payload 2,220 lbs, useable fuel 870 gal and fuel burn 167 gph. A training checklist gives MMO Mach 0.77, VMO 305 KIAS (260 KIAS below 8000 ft) and 200 KIAS for Vlo and Vle. Confirm all figures against the approved flight manual.

Condition and history to compare

Listed examples: a 2017 aircraft with 991 hours and 901 landings; another 2017 with 1216.3 hours and 732 landings; a 2012 aircraft with 1,791 hours and 1,758 cycles; a 2019 with 387.5 hours and 237 landings. Several are enrolled in TAP Blue and ProParts. Each listing says its specifications are subject to purchaser verification.

Avionics, cabin and battery

Listings show the Collins Pro Line 21 suite with four 8 x 10 inch displays, dual FMS-3000, TCAS and EGPWS. One lists RVSM as factory standard and ADS-B Out (WAAS/LPV). Cabins seat eight to nine, with a two-place couch, refreshment center, Venue system and belted lav. Battery STC SA00944DE offers 48Ah or 53Ah units, 96 lb each.

Safety notes

  • The training checklist limits maximum tailwind to 10 knots and battery starts to three per hour.
  • The checklist lists AP TRIM DISC push-and-hold for aileron or pitch trim runaway. Verify procedures against the approved flight manual.
  • Buy with an independent pre-purchase inspection. Brokers state their specifications are unverified and subject to prior sale.

Full document text

Cessna Citation CJ4 Model Guide The Cessna Citation CJ4 (525C) is a twin-turbofan light jet in the CitationJet family, with first deliveries in 2010. The listings show Williams FJ44-4A engines, a Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck and cabins for up to nine passengers plus one crew. Registry data for the family shows up to 2,165 nm range and a 45,000 ft ceiling. • Listings show a nine-passenger layout with Williams FJ44-4A engines. One listing quotes 1,926 nm range and a 45,000 ft service ceiling. • Sample asking price: $6,795,000 for a 2017 aircraft with 991 hours and 901 landings, and no damage history. • Check engine program status (TAP Blue), CESCOM tracking, damage history and the 12-, 24-, 48- and 96-month inspections. • Battery type varies. One aircraft lists a 44 amp-hour Ni-Cad. An STC allows 48Ah or 53Ah lead-acid upgrades. Performance and limits Listing figures: balanced field length 3,300 ft, landing distance 2,248 ft, max payload 2,220 lbs, useable fuel 870 gal and fuel burn 167 gph. A training checklist gives MMO Mach 0.77, VMO 305 KIAS (260 KIAS below 8000 ft) and 200 KIAS for Vlo and Vle. Confirm all figures against the approved flight manual. Condition and history to compare Listed examples: a 2017 aircraft with 991 hours and 901 landings; another 2017 with 1216.3 hours and 732 landings; a 2012 aircraft with 1,791 hours and 1,758 cycles; a 2019 with 387.5 hours and 237 landings. Several are enrolled in TAP Blue and ProParts. Each listing says its specifications are subject to purchaser verification. Avionics, cabin and battery Listings show the Collins Pro Line 21 suite with four 8 x 10 inch displays, dual FMS-3000, TCAS and EGPWS. One lists RVSM as factory standard and ADS-B Out (WAAS/LPV). Cabins seat eight to nine, with a two-place couch, refreshment center, Venue system and belted lav. Battery STC SA00944DE offers 48Ah or 53Ah units, 96 lb each. Safety notes: • The training checklist limits maximum tailwind to 10 knots and battery starts to three per hour. • The checklist lists AP TRIM DISC push-and-hold for aileron or pitch trim runaway. Verify procedures against the approved flight manual. • Buy with an independent pre-purchase inspection. Brokers state their specifications are unverified and subject to prior sale.