N224CJ

This entry covers airframe N224CJ, a Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 (CJ1) built in 1997 with manufacturer serial number 525-0224. The aircraft is recorded as owned by EAGLE AVIATION LLC, a limited liability company based in Hamel, MN, US, and carries a United States registration. The airframe’s basic registry trail reflects its continued operation under that single-entity ownership, registered in the United States to EAGLE AVIATION LLC of Hamel, MN. No additional valuation or condition specifics are published in the supplied data.

This specific CitationJet airframe, N224CJ, is configured with 8 seats, reflecting the light business jet interior typical for the CJ1 platform. Based from Hamel, MN, under the ownership of EAGLE AVIATION LLC, its performance numbers — a 389 kt cruise speed and 1,550 nm range — indicate suitability for short- to medium-haul executive transport and regional point-to-point missions from private or charter bases. The twin Williams FJ44-1 series engines, each rated at 1,965 lbf of thrust, support operations up to a 41,000 ft ceiling, which influences typical routing to take advantage of higher-altitude cruise profiles for fuel efficiency and time savings. Specific avionics fit, cabin appointments, and maintenance status are not published in the provided data.

The airframe is an example of the Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 (CJ1) family, produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation), emphasizing light, efficient twin-engine performance as shown by the supplied cruise, range, and ceiling figures. With the Williams FJ44-1 series engines and the listed payload capacity implied by an 8-seat layout, the CJ1 occupies a niche for owners seeking compact, high-speed regional capability. Maintenance and resale considerations for this individual airframe would be informed by its 1997 build year and serial 525-0224, combined with engine type and operational hours—items not provided here but commonly critical when assessing older light jets.