N174AA

This entry covers airframe N174AA, a 2007-built Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 with serial number 525B0196. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by CORSAIR TWO LLC, a Hillsboro, Oregon–based corporation. FAA records list the aircraft in an executive configuration and show an eight-seat certification; the operator/home base is recorded as Hillsboro, OR. Current valuation for this specific airframe is approximately $5,000,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and market position among light business jets.

The cabin of N174AA is fitted in an executive 6–8 passenger layout, with FAA records specifically listing 8 seats, indicating certification for the higher seating density within the CJ3 class. Typical missions for this airframe would include regional business travel and charter operations over ranges up to 2,040 nautical miles at cruise speeds near 416 knots and operating altitudes up to 45,000 feet. The CJ3’s two Williams FJ44-3A turbofan engines provide the thrust necessary for short-field performance and efficient climb profiles, which factors into operator maintenance planning and fuel-cost calculations for charter or corporate usage. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft follow standard programs for 2007-era CitationJets, with owner-held records and valuation influenced by engine cycles, avionics upgrades, and interior refurbishment status.

The Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 occupies the light jet niche offering a balance of short-field capability, transregional range, and relatively low operating costs compared to larger midsize jets. Competing models in the same market segment include later-model Phenom 300 and Embraer Phenom/Legacy derivatives, with buyer demand often driven by cabin size, range, and acquisition price; at a valuation of $5,000,000, N174AA sits competitively for buyers seeking a 2007 CJ3 with an executive fit. Resale and maintenance considerations focus on engine time, avionics fleet commonality, and interior condition for prospective corporate or fractional operators.