Cessna announced the CJ4 at the NBAA conference in October 2006. The CJ4’s first flight took place May 5, 2008 and certification followed in March 2010. Like the rest of the CJ family, the CJ4 is single-pilot certified.
The wing has been redesigned, compared to the CJ3’s wing, and incorporates many features of the Cessna Sovereign’s wing. The CJ4 normally seats six or seven but can seat up to eight passengers. Interior features include a lavatory and refreshment center.
The CJ4 has the Pro Line 21 avionics suite with flight management system (FMS), wide area augmentation system (WAAS) and integrated flight information system (IFIS). In addition to the avionics upgrade, a Rockwell Collins Venue cabin management system was also added, which controls the entertainment and environmental systems. The Venue system also provides BluRay DVD capability, with hi-def monitors, moving maps and XM radio.
Williams FJ44-4A FADEC engines provide 3,600 pounds of thrust each.
