N152KV

This entry covers airframe N152KV, a 1996-built example of the Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 with serial number 525-0152. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by PLANE HOUSE LLC, an LLC based in Indianapolis, IN. Registry and operator actions for this airframe have been limited publicly; notable events are limited to the recorded corporate ownership and valuation. The airframe's condition is reflected in an estimated market value of $1,700,000, consistent with its age and configuration.

The cabin on this airframe follows the typical executive configuration, accommodating 6–8 passengers in a standard layout; options cited for this model include a forward galley and a belted aft lav depending on specific fitment. Avionics and mission-specific systems for N152KV are not published for this record and are expected to vary by operator modification and retrofit history. Typical missions for the CitationJet CJ1 family include short to mid-range executive transport and on-demand charter hops; given the 1,200 nm range and 381 kt cruise speed of this airframe, operator use would generally concentrate on business travel and regional point-to-point flights from its Indianapolis base. Maintenance considerations follow standard light-jet practices for Williams FJ44-powered Citations, with component overhaul and calendar-based inspections driven by operator utilization.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 occupies the light business jet niche, offering compact cabin accommodations and efficient short–medium range performance. With twin Williams FJ44-1A engines delivering 1,965 lbf each and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, the type competes with other light jets in charter and owner-operator markets where speed and runway performance matter. Buyer and charter demand for older, well-maintained CJ1 airframes typically hinges on avionics modernization, engine/airframe hours, and interior condition; the listed value of $1,700,000 reflects those resale considerations for a 1996 serial 525-0152 example.