N242CF

The airframe bearing registration N242CF is a 2025-built Cessna 525C CitationJet 4 Gen2, serial number 525C0458, manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. The aircraft is owned by FRIST AVIATION LLC of Nashville, TN, US, operating under a United States registration (US). The airframe entered service in 2025 and has been operated from its owner’s Nashville base since delivery; no further ownership or registry transfers are recorded in the provided data. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the supplied dataset.

The cabin of this CitationJet 4 Gen2 airframe is configured in an executive 8–11 passenger layout with commonly fitted options including a two-seat couch and side-facing seats; an externally serviceable lavatory option is noted. Avionics fit for the Gen2 is reported as Collins Pro Line 21, consistent with Pro Line family installations for this upgrade level. Typical mission profiles for this airframe type include regional executive transport and on-demand charter hops exploiting the 2,165 nm range and 451 kts cruise speed, with operations based from the owner’s Nashville, Tennessee location. Maintenance considerations specific to this aircraft center on operator-configured cabin options and the Gen2 avionics fitment, which may influence systems servicing intervals and component support logistics.

As a Cessna 525C CitationJet 4 Gen2, serial 525C0458 sits within the light business jet segment where performance is defined by twin Williams FJ44-4A propulsion, transcontinental-ish range, and a 45,000 ft service ceiling. The combination of an 11-seat maximum executive cabin and Pro Line 21 avionics positions the airframe for corporate shuttle and premium charter roles that value speed and operating ceiling. Market considerations for this specific airframe include the impact of Gen2 avionics and interior options on maintenance planning and resale positioning, as well as owner-based operational concentration in Nashville affecting utilization profiles.