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Cessna Citation Encore

An impressive blend of performance, safety, and comfort

The Cessna Citation Encore is the pinnacle of the original Citation family, offering an impressive blend of performance, safety, and comfort. With roots dating back to the late 1960s, the Encore continues to embody the revolutionary concept of combining jet safety and comfort with short-field performance.

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Design and Comfort

Configuration:

Seats seven passengers in a center-club configuration with a belted lavatory for an eighth passenger.

Baggage Space:

Large aft baggage compartment equipped with a ski tube.

In-Cabin Amenities:

Includes XM satellite radio, Bose noise-cancelling headsets, a satellite phone, and a refreshment center.

Lavatory:

Fully-enclosed for privacy.

Performance and Power

Range:

Capable of flying up to 1700 statute miles, for example, from Palm Springs to Chicago.

Altitude:

Maximum operating altitude of 45,000 feet, allowing it to fly over most weather conditions.

Advanced Systems

Avionics:

Equipped with Honeywell’s Primus 1000 avionics suite.

Safety Systems:

Features Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) and Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II).

Historical Context

Origins:

Cessna introduced the concept of a light jet capable of operating on short airstrips, traditionally the domain of turbo-prop aircraft.

Evolution:

Since its FAA certification in 1971, the Citation family has seen significant technological advancements but has always remained a reliable performer.

Unique Traits

Name Origin:

The Citation name is derived from a Triple Crown-winning thoroughbred stallion.

Versatility:

While not known for speed, the Encore excels in virtually every other category, including performance, safety, comfort, reliability, class, and value.

Accolades

Great FBO. I have flown into Cochran Airport a few times to visit Palm Desert. They have nice services inside and parking and good attendance. Very clean and friendly.

Bruno R. | FBO Client

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Craig G. | Aircraft Maintenance Client

One of the most efficient and friendly FBOs. Amazing People!

Daniel H. | FBO Client

Great service all around. Timely, professional, extremely courteous and know what they’re doing. I’ve been in aviation for some time, and this is a quality organization.

William S. | FBO Client

Desert Jet Center is our top FBO for the Palm Springs area for a lot of reasons. Great facility, safety culture, and pricing. Also, an added bonus is the fact that they have Maintenance on-site with a very knowledgeable team.

M.J. | FBO and Aircraft Maintenance Client

We just recently flew in to TRM Desert Jet and needed a maintenance team to check out our plane. The team was very helpful and took care of us right away even though it was later in the evening. Big thank you for helping us out.

Benita A. | Aircraft Maintenance Client

Excellent CSRs, going out of their way for us. Line does an excellent job as well. Great FBO because of the people who work there.

Greg M. | FBO Client

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