Wed, May 13, 2009
Cessna is telling the aero-world
that it is 'on track to receive FAA type certification on the
Citation CJ4 by the end of the year.'
“We’re pleased with the progress we’re making
on the CJ4,” said CJ4 Program Manager Norm Baker.
“Structural certification is well underway including the
completion of five lifetimes on the fatigue test article.
Development testing has been progressing on schedule, and we expect
to begin certification testing later this month.”
“Production line flow has started with production units
003, 004, 005 and 006 in various stages of assembly,” Baker
said.
There are currently three aircraft that have accumulated more
than 760 flight hours in the test and certification program.
Configurable for seven to eight passengers in the main cabin, the
CJ4 is expected to have a maximum speed of 435 knots, a full fuel
payload of 1,000 pounds and a maximum payload of 2,100
pounds. It will be certified for operations up to FL 450.
The aircraft will debut the new Williams International FJ44-4A
electronically controlled (FADEC) engines and will feature the
Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite and Venue, the next
generation cabin management system.
All current production Citations employ new generation turbofan
engines, which meet or exceed the most stringent noise requirements
and allow Cessna’s line of business jets to be among the most
fuel efficient jets in the industry.
Following FAA certification Cessna plans to begin customer
deliveries in the first half of 2010. Concurrently, Cessna is
working toward European Aviation Safety Agency certification.
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