Aircraft
Longitude Completes Initial Ground Engine Tests
First flight is anticipated in the "coming weeks."
With first flight nearing, Cessna has begun engine run tests on the Citation Longitude. The tests verify engine start, fuel system and autothrottle functions, along with avionics, electrical and hydraulic system interfaces. (Photo: Cessna)
With first flight nearing, Cessna has begun engine run tests on the Citation Longitude. The tests verify engine start, fuel system and autothrottle functions, along with avionics, electrical and hydraulic system interfaces. (Photo: Cessna)

Cessna took the next step toward first flight of the Citation Longitude, completing the initial ground engine tests on the super-midsize jet’s Honeywell HTF7700L turbofans, the company announced today. The tests verify engine start, fuel system and autothrottle functions, along with avionics, electrical and hydraulic system interfaces.


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