N131MJ

This entry covers airframe N131MJ, a 2006-built example of the Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 with serial number 525B0097. The airframe is owned by EAGLE AERO INC, a corporate registrant based in Lafayette, LA, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. Valuation records list the airframe at approximately $4,220,324, and registry entries reflect standard corporate ownership without publicly noted incident history or special markings. Ownership by EAGLE AERO INC defines the current operational base and administrative operator for this specific CJ3.

The airframe is configured with an 8-place executive cabin (typical CJ3 layout) intended for corporate transport and short to mid-range business missions. Detailed avionics fit for this specific serial is not published in the supplied data; typical CJ3 installations pair advanced Garmin/Pro Line-class avionics with required corporate communication suites. With a cruise speed of 416 kts and a maximum range of 2,040 nm, the aircraft is suited to cross-country missions and point-to-point executive travel from its base in Lafayette, LA to regional hubs. The twin Williams FJ44-3A engines provide cost-effective turbofan performance, and maintenance considerations for this airframe will follow CJ3 scheduled inspections and engine shop visit intervals tied to those engine models.

The Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 occupies the light business-jet niche, offering higher speed and range than earlier CJ variants while retaining single-pilot capability in many operator configurations. With a service ceiling of 45,000 ft and an 8-seat executive cabin, the CJ3 competes with light jets such as the Embraer Phenom 300 and Learjet derivatives in charter and owner-operator markets. Buyer and charter demand for late-2000s CJ3 airframes typically emphasize operational economics, avionics upgrades, and engine time remaining; resale values such as $4,220,324 for this airframe reflect age, configuration, and maintenance status relative to market comparables.