N20AU

The airframe bearing tail number N20AU is a 2021-built Cessna 525C CitationJet CJ4 with manufacturer serial 525C0351, constructed by Textron Aviation Inc.. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned and operated by AUBURN UNIVERSITY, a governmental operator based in Auburn, AL, US; this ownership places the airframe in institutional public service use rather than private or purely commercial charter roles. The airframe’s official valuation is recorded at $9,500,000, reflecting its late-model status and Gen2 configuration; notable registry actions are limited to standard U.S. civil registration under the listed owner and operator.

This CJ4 airframe is fitted in a typical Generation 2 executive configuration with a forward galley, a flexible 8–10 passenger layout for executive transport, and an aft belted lavatory, aligning cabin amenity standards with short- to mid-range institutional missions. Avionics are provided by the Collins Pro Line 21 suite, supporting advanced flight management, situational awareness, and mission flexibility for university-related travel and outreach. Typical operations for this aircraft under its governmental operator would include cross-country personnel transport, regional outreach missions, and time-sensitive travel requiring higher cruise speed and extended range; maintenance considerations follow factory-prescribed schedules for twin Williams FJ44-4A turbofan installations and Pro Line avionics lifecycle support.

The Cessna 525C CitationJet CJ4 family occupies the light-cabin, high-performance end of the light business jet market with strong cruise speed and transcontinental range for its class. Competing models generally include other light-to-midsize jets that emphasize speed and range efficiency; institutional buyers value the CJ4’s combination of performance, cabin flexibility, and modern avionics. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2021 CJ4 emphasize support for Williams engine programs and Collins avionics upgrades, while late-model examples such as 525C0351 typically command premiums reflected in valuations like $9,500,000.