N146SM

This entry covers airframe N146SM, a 2003-built Cessna Citation CJ2 (Model 525A) bearing serial number 525A0154. The airframe is owned and operated by TURBO AIR CHARTER LLC, an LLC based in Boise, ID, US, and is registered in the US. The airframe's documented market valuation is $2,700,000 and it has been used in operator-configured charter service with typical condition and configuration attributes for its model year. Operated from Boise as a charter asset, the airframe reflects the common lifecycle of light business jets transitioning through fractional and charter operators.

The cabin for this airframe follows the CJ2 typical executive arrangement with a documented seating capacity of 8 and operator-configured layouts commonly set up for 6–8 executive seating in club or face-to-face configurations. Specific avionics fit and interior finish details for this serial are not published; operator configuration suggests a charter-oriented interior emphasizing passenger flexibility and short‑to‑medium range mission capability. Typical missions flown from the Boise operating base include regional business hops and on-demand charter routes within the aircraft’s 1,500 nm range and at cruising speeds around 352 knots. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with the CJ2 fleet common practices for Williams FJ44-2C powered aircraft, including adherence to time-between-overhaul and accessory service bulletins appropriate to a 2003 model year airframe.

The Cessna Citation CJ2 (Model 525A) occupies the light-cabin, light‑jet niche offering a mix of efficient short‑to‑medium range cruise and relatively low operating costs for its class. Competing models in the segment include contemporary light jets offering similar ranges and seating capacities; buyer and charter demand typically favor well‑maintained, lower‑time examples for regional charter operators. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect its age (2003), engine type (Williams FJ44-2C) and the documented market value of $2,700,000, with operator maintenance records and interior condition being primary drivers of transaction pricing.