N2286B

This airframe, bearing registration N2286B, is a Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 built by Textron Aviation Inc in 2016 with serial number 525C0214. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by THORNAPPLE FLYING SERVICES LLC, an LLC based in Hastings, MI, US; the current registration reflects that ownership and home-base association. The airframe configuration and recent build year indicate a relatively modern Citation CJ4 example with factory standard systems and typical executive outfitting for business use.

This specific CJ4 is finished in a typical executive cabin arrangement supporting an 8–10 passenger layout with a belted aft lavatory while being certificated for 11 seats overall. Avionics fit is the commonly installed Collins Pro Line 21 (typical) suite, providing integrated flight management, navigation and communications suited to business-jet operations. With a cruise of 451 kts and a range of 2,165 nm, the aircraft is configured for medium-range corporate missions and point-to-point executive transport from its base in Hastings, MI, US. Maintenance considerations for this airframe focus on the twin Williams FJ44-4A turbofan engines and the Pro Line 21 avionics commonality when planning scheduled inspections, component support and avionics updates.

The Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 exemplified by N2286B occupies the light, long-range business-jet niche among factory-built Citation variants, combining trans-regional range and high cruise speed with a 45,000 ft service ceiling. The twin Williams FJ44-4A engines and Pro Line 21 avionics package contribute to predictable operating and maintenance profiles that operators and buyers reference when evaluating lifecycle costs. For this specific airframe, the 2016 build year and standard executive cabin fit inform likely market positioning as a relatively recent, mission-capable light-cabin jet with established support networks for both engines and avionics.