Summary
- Citation M2 cabin offers spacious club seating with customization options, ambient lighting, and strong landing gear. (120 characters)
- The aircraft features a dedicated fresh air system keeping circulated air clean, with Textron claiming a full air cycle takes less than 2 minutes. (130 characters)
- The M2 is equipped with Garmin G3000 avionics, automation and awareness tools, and real-time diagnostic systems for enhanced safety and performance. (137 characters)
The Cessna Citation M2 is a light business jet designed and developed by Cessna, a Textron Aviation company. Designed to seat up to seven passengers with a range of approximately 1,550 NM (2,875 km), the M2 became the company’s entry level jet after it ended the production of Citation Mustang in May 2017. The manufacturer has built more than 250 examples.
Simple Flying compiled a list of the Citation M2 jet’s unique features, as highlighted by Textron Aviation.
1 Cabin interior
A cozy cabin featuring club seating
| The color options | |
|---|---|
| Mist Collection | Blonde wood veneer contrasting cool grey materials |
| Cashmere | Subtle natural tones and textures |
| Driftwood | Deep warm grey with espresso |
| Ebony | Dark and sleek sophisticated leather |
The Cessna Citation M2 cabin is improved to have spacious club seating with customized fabric, color, and texture options. Cessna offers four different color schemes, including Mist, Cashmere, Driftwood, and Ebony. Enhancing passenger comfort through ambient lighting, cabin air circulation system, and flight characteristics.
Photo: Textron
Climbing at a rate higher than the previous versions, the M2 is more fuel efficient. The strong trailing link landing gear allows for smooth taxing and soft landings everytime, enhancing passenger comfort at all phases of flight. Cessna Citation M2’s cabin also features LED mood lighting for an additional aesthetic appeal.
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2 Fresh Air System
The Citation M2 cabin features an advanced air circulation system
Air circulation process
- Air enters the aircraft from outside
- Air is compressed and heated
- Air is cooled to cabin temperature
- Air enters the cabin through distribution ducts
- Air exits the aircraft through outflow valves
The Cessna Citation M2 features a fresh air system that uses a specialized process to keep the circulating air clean and fresh. Rather than relying on a recirculation process, the aircraft only uses dedicated air conditioning evaporators.
According to Textron Aviation,
“This aircraft features a Fresh Air System to keep cabin air clean. This system operates by bringing fresh air from outside into the aircraft through the engines. The engines compress and heat the air killing pathogens and germs. The air is then cooled and enters the cabin as cold or warm air before exiting aft.”
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The manufacturer claims that a complete air cycle in the Citation M2 cabin typically takes less than two minutes.
3 Enhanced avionics and systems
Avionics suite: Garmin G3000
| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) | 10,700 lbs |
| Cruise speed | 404 knots (465 mph) |
| Maximum range | 1,550 NM |
| Ceiling | 41,000 ft |
The M2 is the first CJ to feature Garmin G3000 flat-panel avionics that uses small touchscreens rather than conventional bezel-mounted buttons. The intuitive flight deck features shallow menu bars and a user-friendly platform. The avionics suite increases situational awareness and results in a safer, more reliable flight.
Photo: Textron Aviation
According to Textron Aviation,
“Speed and simplicity are what define the pilot experience in the M2 Gen2™. The Garmin® G3000® avionics suite combined with standard autothrottles, means pilots can now fly easier than ever. Enjoy simplified flying in the most user-friendly light jet to date.”
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4 Automation and Awareness
Enhanced environmental effects
- Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)
- Standard Garmin® GWX™ 8000 StormOptix™ weather radar
- Enhanced Vision System (EVS) camera (optional)
The Cessna Citation M2 features a variety of automation and awareness tools, including Synthetic Vision Technology, weather radar, and an optical vision system to provide pilots a concise image of the outside environment. The added Garmin tools enhance the safety and precision to all phases of flight.
Photo: Textron Aviation
According to Textron Aviation,
“The M2 Gen2™ jet is equipped with a fully digital autopilot system with many features for added peace of mind, redundancy, and reliability. It maximizes aircraft performance with precise lateral and vertical navigation guidance for all phases of flight, as well as pinpoint fuel calculations thanks to the addition of the autothrottles.”
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5 Real-time diagnosis
Operators can get a real-time image of all parameters
- LinxUs™
- Garmin® GDL® 60 (Wi-Fi Datalink)
- GSR56 (Iridium Satellite Receiver)
- Central Diagnostics Maintenance system (CDMS)
The Citation M2 is equipped with Garmin GDL WiFi Datalink, a satellite receiver, and a maintenance system that detects, isolates, and provides solutions to run-time issues. The consolidated system monitors the aircraft’s engine performance and all critical parameters throughout the flight.
In the event of an anomaly, actionable solutions are determined and provided to the maintenance team, resulting in faster turnaround times. The technical team generally refers to the onboard diagnostics when conducting routine checks and inspections. Achieving real-time data means there is an additional layer of safety, and inspection and maintenance times can be significantly lowered. Early detection of onboard issues also reduces aircraft downtime.
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