For those no longer pleased with the engines on their Cessna Citation S/II (CE-S550), Clifford Development has initiated an STC program to re-engine the aircraft with Williams International FJ44-3 engines. According to Clifford, for a mere $2.185 million (that includes a credit for the original engines), the conversion affords a 75-percent reduction in time-to-climb to 43,000 feet and a 40-percent NBAA range increase (with four aboard), along with a 38-percent reduction in fuel costs. Add to that a 34 percent increase in single-engine climb rate and a 10-percent shorter takeoff field length. The benefits aren’t all thanks to engines; the STC will include winglets, too. The program targets, among others, operators facing second overhauls and offers a 4000-hour overhaul interval versus the original engine’s 3000 hour interval … and people who want a new airplane without buying one.
Cessna Citation Engine Makeovers
Key Takeaways:
- Clifford Development is offering a $2.185 million STC to re-engine Cessna Citation S/II aircraft with Williams International FJ44-3 engines, a package that also includes winglets.
- The conversion dramatically improves performance, providing a 75% reduction in time-to-climb to 43,000 feet and a 10% shorter takeoff field length.
- Operators can expect substantial operational benefits, including a 40% NBAA range increase, 38% lower fuel costs, and an extended 4000-hour engine overhaul interval.
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