Cessna Citation CJ3+ — Pilot's Operating Handbook

This document serves as a Standard Operating Practices (SOP) guide for single pilot operations of Citation aircraft, specifically tailored for the Cessna Citation CJ3+ and other models in the CE-525 series equipped with Garmin G3000 avionics. It is designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency for pilots by providing best practices derived from industry standards and the experiences of the Citation Jet Pilots Association (CJP) Safety Committee. The SOPs are structured to promote consistency in flight operations, ensuring that pilots adhere to established procedures while allowing for flexibility in technique. The document emphasizes the importance of safety, proper flight planning, and adherence to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).

• Limit flying to no more than 8 hours in a calendar day; with a safety pilot, this can extend to 12 hours.
• Always compute takeoff and landing data before every flight using manufacturer performance data.
• Do not conduct a flight under night or IMC conditions after significant maintenance until a functional check flight has been performed.
• Declare Minimum Fuel if fuel state is less than fuel to destination plus 45 minutes at current burn rate.
• Maintain a hand on the yoke during any approach with autopilot engaged below 1,000 feet AFL.