N2131

This entry covers airframe N2131, a 2009-built Cessna Citation CJ3 (Model 525B) with manufacturer serial number 525B0297. The aircraft was produced by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation) in 2009 and is registered in the United States. Ownership of this airframe is held by BLACK DOGS AVIATION LLC of Columbus, Indiana, US, which serves as the operator/home base for the airplane. The registration and ownership record indicates a single identifiable corporate owner in Columbus, IN, with no additional registry actions or valuation data published for this specific airframe.

The cabin configuration on this airframe follows the typical CJ3 executive layout with a two-pilot flight deck and seating for 6–7 passengers in the common CJ3 arrangement, though the type supports up to 8 seats depending on interior specification. Typical missions for N2131 are short- to mid-range executive transport operations that leverage the aircraft’s 2,040 nm range and high-speed cruise of 416 kts, enabling non-stop city-to-city travel across continental distances. The operator’s base in Columbus, Indiana positions the aircraft for regional charter or corporate use within the central United States. Specifics on avionics fit, interior finishes, and recent maintenance entries for this serial (525B0297) are not published in the provided dataset.

The Cessna Citation CJ3 (Model 525B) represented by N2131 occupies the light-cabin, long-range end of the light-jet market, offering higher cruise speed and ceiling relative to earlier CJ-series models. Competing types in its niche include other light/very light business jets that prioritize short-field performance, low operating costs, and transcontinental capability; the CJ3’s 45,000 ft ceiling and Williams FJ44-3A powerplants contribute to favorable climb and cruise performance. For buyers and operators, considerations for aircraft like this center on engine time, avionics retrofits, interior condition, and documented maintenance—factors that determine resale and charter demand for a 2009-model CJ3.