Cessna Citation III Model Guide
Cessna Citation III · Model Guide
Overview
The Cessna Citation III is a jet built from 1983 to 1992, with 8 to 13 seats listed. The Citation III is model 650 in the registry data. The details below come mostly from one 1985 listing, S/N 650-0081, as of March 2018. Treat them as an example of what to verify, not as a standard for every aircraft.
- Built 1983-1992; the registry lists the family at up to 9 passengers, 2,340 nm range and a 47,000 ft service ceiling.
- The example 1985 aircraft has a 21,500 lb max takeoff weight and 7,484 lb of usable fuel.
- Engines are Honeywell TFE731-3C-100S, enrolled on MSP Gold in the example. Check engine program status and inspection dates.
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection; the broker makes no airworthiness representations.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 48 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Last year ·
- 1,992
- Seats max ·
- 13
- Seats min ·
- 8
- First year ·
- 1,983
Performance
- Family max range (nm) ·
- 2,340
- Family max service ceiling (ft) ·
- 47,000
Weight & balance
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 13,260
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 21,700
- Max usable fuel (lb) ·
- 7,484
- Min flight weight (lb) ·
- 13,731
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 19,000
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 21,500
- Max zero fuel weight (lb) ·
- 16,500
What are the weight limits on the example Cessna Citation III?
The example 1985 Cessna Citation III lists max ramp 21,700 lb, max takeoff 21,500 lb, max landing 19,000 lb and max zero fuel 16,500 lb. Empty weight is 13,260 lb and usable fuel is 7,484 lb. Verify these for any aircraft you consider.
What engines does the Cessna Citation III use?
The example Cessna Citation III has two Honeywell TFE731-3C-100S engines. They are enrolled in the Honeywell MSP Gold program. Check the enrollment and the MPI and CZI due times on the aircraft you are buying.
How far can the Cessna Citation III fly?
Registry data for the model family lists a maximum range of up to 2,340 nm and a service ceiling of up to 47,000 ft. These are family maxima, not guaranteed figures for a specific Cessna Citation III.
What is the Cessna Citation III Model Guide?
The Cessna Citation III Model Guide is a model guide for the Cessna Citation III, dated 2026.
What year was the Cessna Citation III Model Guide published?
The Cessna Citation III Model Guide — the Cessna Citation III model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Example aircraft: 1985 S/N 650-0081
Status as of March 15, 2018: 7,776 total hours and 5,978 landings. Engine #1 has 5,651 hours and 4,136 cycles. Engine #2 has 7,579 hours and 5,790 cycles. Next engine MPI is due at 6,929 hours (#1) and 8,970 hours (#2). Interior refurbished in 2012; repainted in 2004. Layout is nine passenger: six seats, a two-person divan and an aft belted lavatory.
Maintenance and inspection status
Listed inspections: Doc 8 (36 months / 1,200 hours) last done Aug 2016, next due Aug 2019. Doc 9 (36 months) was due Jan 2019. Doc 11 (72 months) was due Aug 2019. Doc 19 (72 months / 2,400 hours) was due Aug 2018. Doc 26 (4,800 hours) is next due at 11,344 hours. Confirm current compliance in the logbooks, since these dates are from 2018.
Avionics and modifications
The example has Honeywell SPZ-650 with 4 displays, dual EDZ-600 EFIS, dual Universal UNS-1L FMS, Primus 800 radar, Class B TAWS and Skywatch HP traffic. It is listed as RVSM and RNP-5 capable. A Rosen monorail sunvisor is fitted. That is an FAA STC that needs a logbook entry, so check the entry exists.
Safety notes
- The broker states it makes no representations on airworthiness or accuracy, and specifications are subject to verification on inspection.
- The listing data is dated March 2018. Re-verify hours, cycles, engine program enrollment and inspection due dates before purchase.
Full document text
Cessna Citation III Model Guide The Cessna Citation III is a jet built from 1983 to 1992, with 8 to 13 seats listed. The Citation III is model 650 in the registry data. The details below come mostly from one 1985 listing, S/N 650-0081, as of March 2018. Treat them as an example of what to verify, not as a standard for every aircraft. • Built 1983-1992; the registry lists the family at up to 9 passengers, 2,340 nm range and a 47,000 ft service ceiling. • The example 1985 aircraft has a 21,500 lb max takeoff weight and 7,484 lb of usable fuel. • Engines are Honeywell TFE731-3C-100S, enrolled on MSP Gold in the example. Check engine program status and inspection dates. • Get an independent pre-purchase inspection; the broker makes no airworthiness representations. Example aircraft: 1985 S/N 650-0081 Status as of March 15, 2018: 7,776 total hours and 5,978 landings. Engine #1 has 5,651 hours and 4,136 cycles. Engine #2 has 7,579 hours and 5,790 cycles. Next engine MPI is due at 6,929 hours (#1) and 8,970 hours (#2). Interior refurbished in 2012; repainted in 2004. Layout is nine passenger: six seats, a two-person divan and an aft belted lavatory. Maintenance and inspection status Listed inspections: Doc 8 (36 months / 1,200 hours) last done Aug 2016, next due Aug 2019. Doc 9 (36 months) was due Jan 2019. Doc 11 (72 months) was due Aug 2019. Doc 19 (72 months / 2,400 hours) was due Aug 2018. Doc 26 (4,800 hours) is next due at 11,344 hours. Confirm current compliance in the logbooks, since these dates are from 2018. Avionics and modifications The example has Honeywell SPZ-650 with 4 displays, dual EDZ-600 EFIS, dual Universal UNS-1L FMS, Primus 800 radar, Class B TAWS and Skywatch HP traffic. It is listed as RVSM and RNP-5 capable. A Rosen monorail sunvisor is fitted. That is an FAA STC that needs a logbook entry, so check the entry exists. Safety notes: • The broker states it makes no representations on airworthiness or accuracy, and specifications are subject to verification on inspection. • The listing data is dated March 2018. Re-verify hours, cycles, engine program enrollment and inspection due dates before purchase.