Citation Encore Questions

[CaptCaveman]

G'Day Ladies and Gents, I've a couple of Q's on the Encore(I've previously flown the C550, many years ago) and I can't find the answers on the Cessna website or through search functions, and at this stage I/we don't particularly want to ask Cessna directly.

Does the Encore have the following features/options:

1/ Can you get an APU?
2/ Are the windshields electrically heated/deiced or still fluid deice(this was always a bit of a problem getting fluid where I operated)?
3/ Is there antiskid?
4/ RVSM as standard?
5/ Can you still get the modification( I think it was called a Branson mod on the II) that allows a weight increase by having(I think) upgraded brakes?
6/ Is the toilet still a chemical pan or is there an external access option(ie holding tank)?
7/ Reverse thrust?

Please remember that it's awhile since I 've flown this type of aircraft so I guess some of these features maybe standard now.

Thanks in advance for any info.

The Caveman.

[BizJetJock]

CC-

1.) No, but the fuel flow of the right engine at idle is only about 200pph
2.) No, the primary de-iceing on the windshield is bleed air with fluid backup. Neither is terribly effective.
3.) Antiskid is standard
4.) Avionics are fully RVSM compliant, but you still have to get the operational approval
5.) No, but there is not really any need. Payload/range figures are pretty good already for a light jet.
6.)Unfortunately still chemical!
7.) Reversers are standard.

Hope this helps
BJJ

[CaptCaveman]

BJJ,

Thanks for the quick response and the info; greatly appreciated.

One thing I forgot though; is refuelling still overwing or is there a single point pressure refuelling option?

Thanks

The Caveman

[727 exec]

You can single point the Encore!!

[CaptCaveman]

727 exec,

Thanks for that, appreciate your effort to reply.

The Caveman

[Fly Better!]

Are you looking at a new one or second hand? A late model ultra is almost as good and a lot better price, just not as quick in the climb.

[CaptCaveman]

Fly Better!

Probably new but thanks, it's food for thought, so we'll have a look.

The Caveman