N187MC

This airframe, registered as N187MC, is a 1998-built Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) bearing serial number 525-0276. It is recorded as owned by AE AIRCRAFT LLC, a corporate owner based in Longview, Texas, US, and appears on the US civil register with an active eight-seat certification. The aircraft carries a market valuation of $1,700,000, reflecting its age, configuration and avionics fit. Ownership by AE AIRCRAFT LLC in Longview, TX is the principal recorded operator detail for this airframe.

The airframe is configured in a typical single-pilot layout with a forward galley and executive seating for five to seven passengers, and it is registered with 8 total seats, accommodating an alternate seating arrangement or jump seat certification. Avionics are listed as the Collins Pro Line 21 suite, a common retrofit/option on 525-series aircraft that supports modern navigation, communications and flight management capabilities suitable for single-pilot operation. With a cruise speed near 381 kts and a practical range of 1,127 nm, typical missions for this specific CJ1 include short- to mid-range corporate trips, air taxi hops and point-to-point regional charters out of its Longview, Texas operating base. Maintenance considerations for this airframe are driven by the Williams FJ44 powerplants and the Pro Line 21 avionics architecture, both of which influence shop visit items, parts availability and avionics upgrade paths.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) occupies the light business jet niche, offering jet performance for owner-operators and charter operators seeking economical operating cost and single-pilot capability. With a top cruise in the high 300-knot range and a ceiling to 41,000 ft, the CJ1 competes against other light jets that balance runway performance, operating economics and cabin flexibility. The presence of Collins Pro Line 21 avionics and Williams FJ44 engines on this airframe supports continued demand in used markets, though resale and maintenance considerations reflect cumulative hours, engine times and the age of the airframe and systems when assessing value around $1,700,000.