N238TD

This entry covers airframe N238TD, a 2016-built Cessna Citation CJ4 (525C) with serial number 525C0238. The jet was manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc and is registered in the United States; it is owned by Pacific International Vegetable Marketing Inc, a corporation based in Salinas, CA. The aircraft is a single example within its operator’s corporate fleet and carries a market valuation of $7,750,000, reflecting its late-production CJ4 configuration and typical equipment fit.

The cabin of N238TD is configured for up to 11 seats, appropriate for short- to medium-range corporate transport and charter missions originating from the owner’s base in Salinas, California. Avionics aboard this airframe conform to the typical CJ4 fit with a Collins Pro Line 21 suite, supporting advanced flight management, integrated navigation, and common-panel pilot workflows for regional operations. With a maximum cruise of 451 knots and a range of 2,165 nautical miles, the aircraft is commonly employed on point-to-point missions across the western United States and coastal North America, balancing speed and transcontinental capability without requiring major modification. Maintenance considerations align with Williams FJ44-4A engine programs and Textron service intervals for the 525C-series airframe.

The Cessna Citation CJ4 (525C) occupies the light-cabin entry in Textron’s Citation family, offering higher speed and greater range than earlier CJ series models while maintaining lower operating costs than midsize jets. With twin Williams FJ44-4A engines producing 3,621 lbf each and a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, the platform competes with models such as the Embraer Phenom 300 and the Pilatus PC-24 for corporate buyers and charter operators seeking single-pilot capability and efficient regional performance. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 2016 build year, original 525C serial 525C0238 configuration, and factory systems like the Collins Pro Line 21, which support market desirability but also dictate specific avionics and engine support pathways.