The Cessna Citation CJ4 has a variable operating cost of $2,543 per hour. It features a range of 1,700 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 430 knots (495 mph), with an average fuel burn of 198 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation CJ4 measures 4’9″ high, 4’9″ wide, and 17’3″ long, providing 397 cubic feet of interior space. Designed for efficiency and comfort, it accommodates up to 8-9 passengers. Equipped with Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, the CJ4 offers advanced flight capabilities while requiring just 3,300 feet for takeoff and 2,700 feet for landing making it ideal for short-field operations with exceptional performance.
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Cessna Citation CJ4 | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
General Specifications
Typical Seating Capacity
2
/
7
Seat Full Range
1700
/
1956
Normal Cruise
430
/
495
Avg Pre Owned Price
7495200
Cost Per NM
6

Sample Budget
Cessna Citation CJ4
Sample Budget
| Annual Owner Hours | 200 hours per year | 325 hours per year |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage | 81000 NM | 131625 NM |
| Fuel Cost | $247500 | $402188 |
| Total Fixed Cost | $523900 | $523900 |
| Total Variable Cost | $508500 | $826312 |
| Total Hourly Cost | $5162 | $4154 |
UTILIZATION LEVELS
Typical Seating Capacity
81000
Total Hrs
81000
Mileage for Owner Hours (NM)
81000
HOURLY VARIABLE COST
ANNUAL FIXED COST
$
370,000
$
40,800
$
$
$
108,000
$
$
610,000
$
503,813
$
106,188
ANNUAL VARIABLE COST
28,375
$
177,344
$
72,000
27,625
44,375
0
0
72,000
$
98,750
$
40,625
$
388,719
ANNUAL BUDGET
$
494,906
MONTHLY BUDGET
$
41,242