Mon, Mar 17, 2003
The Citation CJ3’s first engine run and taxi was
successfully completed recently at Cessna Field, in East
Wichita. The CJ3 uses the new Williams International FJ44-3A
engines. With 2,780 pounds of thrust, the CJ3 has 14% more takeoff
thrust and 12% more cruise thrust than the FJ44-2C, the engine used
on the CJ2.
Gregg Williams, President of Williams International stated,
“We are very excited about the excellent results we are
achieving on the new FJ44-3 engine for the Citation CJ3. We have
been running six engines with tests having included flight testing
on a modified CJ2 aircraft and extensive FAA certification testing,
endurance testing, and component development testing on our test
stands.
“The
engines are equipped with dual channel FADEC fuel controls aimed at
greatly reducing pilot workload in the Citation CJ3 aircraft. This
program has involved durability and performance improvements in
almost every component of the well-proven FJ44. While we have
demonstrated thrust levels well in excess of 3,000 lbs, the FJ44-3
engine will be de-rated to 2,780 lbs for the CJ3's entry into
service. At this rating the maximum turbine inlet temperature is
actually lower than in our 1,900 lb thrust FJ44-1 that powers the
Citation CJ1.”
The Citation CJ3 was introduced at the 2002 NBAA Convention.
First flight is anticipated in the second quarter of 2003, with
type certification in the second quarter 2004. First customer
deliveries are expected in the third quarter 2004.
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