Cessna Citation Encore+ Light Jet Charter Guide
Cessna Citation Encore+ at a glance
Charter a Citation Encore+ light jet. Compare cabin dimensions, executive seating, baggage, range, 430-knot cruise and trip fit.
Jet Partners is a charter services arranger; the selected direct air carrier confirms the aircraft and retains operational control.
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Cessna Citation Encore+ facts
Published model references; the proposed aircraft and trip determine final suitability.
- Range
- Up to approximately 1,494 nm on the reviewed Encore+ tail
- Citation Encore+ serial 560-0777 sales-sheet reference; payload, cruise profile and reserves change a mission.
- Passengers / seating
- Typically 7 executive passengers; an eighth reference position may depend on layout
- Cruise speed
- Up to approximately 495 mph (430 knots)
- Cabin dimensions
- Cabin length17 ft 4 inCabin width4 ft 10 inCabin height4 ft 9 in
- Luggage / baggage
- Approximately 69 cu ft combined
Specifications
- Aircraft class
- Light Jet
- Manufacturer
- Cessna Aircraft Company, now Textron Aviation
- Category hourly planning range
- $4,750–$7,000 per billable hour
- Years manufactured
- 2007–2011 for Encore+; earlier Encore aircraft entered service in 2000
Model overview
The Citation Encore+ is the final factory development of Cessna's Model 560 straight-wing light-jet line, offering a cabin longer than the CJ2 and a trip profile that may be compared with upper light jets. The proposed aircraft must be confirmed, and an Encore should not be assumed to have the Encore+ engines, avionics or figures shown here.
Production history
Cessna evolved the Citation V into the Ultra, Encore and finally Encore+, with the Encore+ receiving FAA certification in 2006. The later model added PW535B engines and Collins Pro Line 21 avionics while preserving the 560 family's cabin cross-section and field-performance emphasis. Production ended in the early 2010s, leaving a fleet whose refurbishments and installed connectivity now vary widely.
Variant note. The directory name uses Encore+ while some market references discuss Encore and Encore+ together. Engines, avionics and performance are not interchangeable.
Light Jet category-level whole-aircraft planning range; not a live offer or a model-specific quote. Pricing was reviewed August 29, 2026 and the current planning policy is effective through November 30, 2026. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.
Cabin and baggage
Cabin layout and baggage guidance
The Encore+ reference cabin is about 17 feet 4 inches long, 4 feet 10 inches wide and 4 feet 9 inches high, with approximately 307 cubic feet of volume. Typical layouts seat seven travelers in individual executive seats with tables, a refreshment center and aft lavatory. Windows line the seating area for natural light.
About 69 cubic feet of combined baggage space is commonly published. However, seat ergonomics, outlets, Wi-Fi, catering equipment and lavatory privacy must be checked on the offered aircraft.
- Seat configuration
- Typically 7 executive passengers; an eighth reference position may depend on layout
- Cabin volume
- Approximately 307 cu ft
- Cabin dimensions
- 17 ft 4 in long × 4 ft 10 in wide × 4 ft 9 in high
- Baggage capacity
- Approximately 69 cu ft combined
Internal and external stowage; confirm individual compartment size and weight limitations.
Range and performance
Performance and flight deck guidance
The reviewed Citation Encore+ serial 560-0777 sales specification publishes 1,494 nautical miles of range and 430 KTAS cruise as tail-specific planning references. Twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535B engines, the straight wing and Collins Pro Line 21 suite distinguish the plus model. Airport suitability can be a useful comparison point.
However, only the direct carrier's calculation can approve a runway, payload and nonstop plan.
- Range reference
- Up to approximately 1,494 nm on the reviewed Encore+ tail
- Citation Encore+ serial 560-0777 sales-sheet reference; payload, cruise profile and reserves change a mission.
- Cruise speed reference
- Up to approximately 430 KTAS
- Maximum-cruise reference; trip groundspeed depends on routing and winds.
- Engines and efficiency context
- Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535B turbofans
- Fuel use depends on the installed engines, thrust, altitude, payload and cruise settings. An engine model alone does not predict trip fuel use.
- Avionics
- Collins Pro Line 21 integrated avionics in the Encore+ baseline; installed upgrades vary
- Aerodynamic design
- Straight Model 560 low wing with aft-mounted engines; installed aerodynamic modifications require aircraft-specific confirmation
Performance, engine and avionics sources
Mission fit
Mission planning guidance
The Encore+ may suit a seven-person regional trip that needs a longer cabin and substantial baggage capacity without moving to midsize. Jet Partners can request Encore+ or comparable direct-carrier options. However, the written proposal is what confirms the variant, refurbishment, amenities, operator, firm price and trip terms.
Confirm these details in writing
- Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
- Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
- Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
- Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.
The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.
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Technical sources
Reviewed August 28, 2026 against manufacturer, regulator and operator references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier confirm the flight plan.
External aircraft purchase values and operating-cost estimates are not Jet Partners charter quotes.
View reviewed references
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
EASA.IM.A.207 — Cessna 500, 550, S550, 560 and 560XL
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, engines.
Textron Aviation Pre-Owned Direct
2000 Citation Encore 560-0540 aircraft cabin and avionics specification
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for cabin, avionics.
Aero Capital
2008 Citation Encore+ 560-0777 direct-tail sales specification
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for cabin, performance, engines, avionics.
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