Cessna (Textron Aviation) / 2010

N109TW

Cessna 525B CitationJet 3 (CJ3) (CJ3 / 525B)

At a glance

Aircraft Overview

2010

Year Manufactured

N109TW

Registration Number

525B0338

Serial Number

8

Max Passengers

2040 NM

Range

416 MPH

Max Speed

5 Hours

Duration of Flight

45000 ft

Service Ceiling

12,500-19,999lbs

Aircraft Class

CARDINAL AVIATION CO

Ownership

Morgantown, WV, US

Location

A027E1

Mode-S Code

US

Registration Country

Dec 5, 2015

Certificate Issued

Jul 29, 2010

Airworthiness Date

Dec 31, 2024

Reg. Expiration

History

Safety Record

N109TW

None found

History

Ownership History

3 Records
  1. CU
    Current Owner2021-07-15

    CARDINAL AVIATION CO: Last FAA registration action recorded (administrative update).

  2. CC
    2015-12-05

    CARDINAL AVIATION CO: Certificate issue date shown for current registrant (registration with CARDINAL AVIATION CO).

  3. AR
    2010-07-29

    Airworthiness certificate date (airframe placed on U.S. registry).

Intelligence

AI Summary

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Cessna 525B CitationJet 3 (CJ3) (CJ3 / 525B)

Overview

U.S. registration (N109TW) registered to CARDINAL AVIATION CO of Morgantown, WV. Airworthiness certificate dated 2010-07-29; certificate issue date shown 2015-12-05.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2x Williams FJ44-3A (2820 lbf each)
  • Range: 2040 nm
  • Cruise: 416 kts
  • Seats: 8
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Model & Market Context

The airframe bearing tail number N109TW is a 2010-built Cessna 525B CitationJet 3 (CJ3), constructor serial number 525B0338. The airframe is manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is registered in the United States; it is registered to CARDINAL AVIATION CO, a corporation located in Morgantown, WV, US. As a single-example record, this CitationJet 3 reflects a 2010 production CJ3 retained in corporate operation, with registry entries indicating continuous corporate ownership rather than individual transfer. Current valuation for the airframe is listed at $5,000,000, a figure reflective of its model year and configuration in typical corporate service.

This specific CJ3, operated by CARDINAL AVIATION CO out of Morgantown, WV, is configured for an eight-seat corporate layout suitable for short- to mid-range business missions. Typical mission profiles for the airframe leverage its 2,040 nm range and 416 kt cruise speed to operate regional charters, point-to-point business travel and corporate repositioning flights without intermediate stops on many domestic routes. The twin Williams FJ44-3A powerplant installation supports cruise altitudes up to 45,000 ft, allowing efficient flight levels for fuel and time savings. No unique cabin modifications or aftermarket changes are published in the provided data; maintenance considerations follow standard CJ3 schedules for engine and airframe inspections under corporate operator oversight.

The Cessna 525B CitationJet 3 (CJ3) sits in the light business jet class, offering a balance of cabin capacity for eight passengers with performance suitable for regional missions. In market terms the CJ3 competes with other light-cabin jets that emphasize low operating costs and access to smaller airports. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2010 airframe include aging avionics upgrade cycles and typical engine time-based maintenance for the FJ44-3A series; the listed $5,000,000 value positions it competitively for buyers seeking proven performance in the light jet segment.