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would like to stream content, there is an onboard 180GB media server. With everyone carrying a smart device and technology rapidly changing, the CMS can adapt easily to advancements without hindering operators with cabin display hardware that quickly become obsolete. Each seat also has access to USB power ports, with a single 115VAC/ USB-A/USB-C outlet on each cabin sidewall as well.
Preflight
One of the great features I’ve enjoyed with the Citations is the flexible baggage loading. The nose baggage, acces- sible by two doors, provides a flexible loading configuration for the flight crew. I’ve found it especially helpful when loading walkers, folding wheelchairs, or even extra gar- ment bags. Within the nose compartment are also several sight and pressure gauges, easily accessible during the preflight. The aft baggage in the CJ4 is even larger than the CJ3 with a maximum load of 600 pounds. When you have a maximum capacity of 10 people, you can never have enough luggage space!
Single-point fueling is standard, and while other jets offer digital fuel panels at the port, one advantage of the CJ4 is no battery power is necessary to manage the fueling at a maximum flow rate of 120 gpm.
The CJ4 sports speed brake panels that offer variable de- ployment rather than binary operation on other 525 models. The variable deployment is very effective and results in a much smoother f light when deployed. On landing, additional spoiler panels further reduce the lift.
An additional difference with the CJ4 from other Citations is the incorporation of a closed-center hydraulic system for gear, speed brakes/lift dump and flaps. Rather than pressure increasing upon activation of a particular system (open- center) the CJ4 hydraulics are constantly held at 3,000 PSI.
The flight deck of the CJ4 is clean and well designed with excellent legroom. All of the controls and systems are within easy reach of either pilot, making single or crew op- eration seamless. One example is the landing gear control, intelligently located between the pilots on the panel – no more trying to reach from the opposite side. Other control functions and panels are also in easy view of the pilots. The lower tilt panels make it much easier to access controls of the dual Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 CDU panels. The version of Pro Line 21 in the CJ4 features two MFD panels. On this aircraft it was equipped with dual FMS, installed on most of the CJ4s. An additional feature is extensive em- bedded electronic checklists that facilitate operation. The only way to make them better would be to manage them through buttons on the control yokes.
Time to Fly
At 14,866 pounds, with three of us aboard, we were under the maximum takeoff weight of 17,110 pounds. Textron Aviation demonstration pilot David Bodlak guided me through the extensive and pilot-friendly electronic checklists. Starting the two Williams International FJ44- 4As is simple, and after a few checks, we were ready to taxi. At Santa Fe’s (KSAF) elevation of 6,348 feet and 10-de- gree Celsius, our takeoff distance was less than 3,400 feet.
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