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Cessna Citation M2
By the Numbers
Max Speed* 404 KTAS(0.70M)/ 390 KTAS/ (0.69M) FL330/FL410
Fuel Flow Max Speed* 998 PPH / 684 PPH FL330/FL410 Maximum Range (High Speed Cruise,
NBAA IFR Reserves) Max Ramp Wgt
MTOW (SL, ISA)
Basic Operating Wgt*** Useful Load
Fuel Capacity
Max Fuel Payload** Base Price
1,360 nm 10,800 lbs 10,700 lbs 6,900 lbs 3,900 lbs 3,296 lbs 604 lbs $5.035M
*Weight 9,000 lbs
**Based on Max Ramp Wgt, single pilot - 200 lb
***Single pilot (200 lb), as flown
NBAA Range: Max weight, full fuel, single pilot, high speed cruise, 100nm alternate
PHOTOS BY AUTHOR
tablet with the FMS, simply opt for the Garmin 510 which provides wireless connectivity to your EFB flight plan- ning software. Even with a battery start, I found you have sufficient time to complete these tasks before starting since it is equipped with two batteries to facilitate the process.
Starting the jet is simple: complete your checklists, press “Start,” move the throttle to idle, and monitor the instruments. When you press Start, even the rotating beacon is activated. With both engines started, just a few more checks and we’re ready to fly.
Flying the M2
At full throttle the Williams Inter- national FJ44-1AP-21 turbofans each develop 1,965 lbs of thrust. I’ve always enjoyed hand f lying Citations and the M2 is no exception. The M2 has the same harmonious control feel as all the other models in the 525 series, providing great feedback while not being overly heavy.
With a direct climb to FL 410 in 24 minutes (using 435 lbs to get there) and a top speed of .70M/404 KTAS at
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The upgraded G3000 features faster processors that allow the display of both VFR sectionals and IFR airway charts in the higher resolution displays.
FL330, the airplane offers pilots great operational f lexibility. When f lying at FL410 and midweight of 9,500 lbs, I usually see a TAS of 380 to 390 KTs and fuel flow of approximately 700 PPH at ISA temperatures. Alternatively, for higher speed but less range, f lying at FL330 the M2 will have a TAS of 404 and burn 43 percent more fuel.
My personal preference is to fly at FL 390 to FL 410 even though the cost tradeoff between fuel f low and en- gine/airframe time is not significant- ly different than cruising at slightly lower altitudes.
During our flight to Colorado Springs (KCOS), the optimal altitude was FL360 for this short hop. At this
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