N146MM

This entry documents airframe N146MM, a factory-built Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) delivered in 1997 with serial number 5250226. The airframe is held by JACKDAW INC TRUSTEE, a corporate owner based in Wilmington, DE, US, and is registered on the US registry. Broker and registry records indicate the airframe is presented in typical pre-owned condition for its model year, with an estimated market valuation of $1,900,000 and no extraordinary damage history published in the supplied data. Routine registry transactions are limited to corporate ownership listing; no additional notable registry actions were provided.

The airframe is certified for 8 seats but operator listings commonly show it outfitted in a 4–6 place executive layout, reflecting the typical light-jet executive mission profile for this serial. Avionics fit on this specific airframe includes a Honeywell two-tube EFIS coupled with a Honeywell SPZ-5000 flight director/autopilot; a broker listing also reports legacy Bendix/King communications and navigation equipment as part of the installed avionics suite. Typical operations for this CJ1 airframe would include short- to medium-range point-to-point corporate flights and owner-operator missions within the continental US, exploiting the aircraft’s cruise speed and regional range. Maintenance considerations follow light-jet practices for the Williams FJ44 powerplants and Honeywell avionics, with particular attention to aging-system inspections on a 1997 model.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) occupies the light-cabin, short-to-medium-range segment, offering efficient regional travel with relatively low operating costs compared with larger business jets. Its performance—cruise near 381 kts and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft—competes with entry-level jets from manufacturers such as Embraer and Learjet of similar vintage. On the pre-owned market, 1990s CJ1 airframes are sought by owner-operators and charter operators looking for economical, nimble platforms; resale value and buyer demand hinge on maintenance history, avionics upgrades (the Honeywell EFIS/SPZ-5000 is a marketable fit), and engine time on the Williams FJ44 series. Serviceability considerations and parts availability for legacy Bendix/King radios may influence retrofit decisions during sale or ferry operations.