N242LM

This entry covers airframe N242LM, a 2017-built Cessna Citation M2 (Model 525) bearing serial number 525-0970. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by HERITAGE LOGISTICS LLC, an LLC based in Holdrege, Nebraska, US, which is the documented operator/home base in the registry. Registry records indicate standard ownership registration without published incident history; current estimated market value for the airframe is $3,900,000. The airframe retains its original production avionics and cabin configuration as delivered by the manufacturer, Textron Aviation Inc.

The cabin in this airframe is outfitted in a center-club executive layout with a forward side-facing seat and a belted lavatory; registry notes a typical 5–7 passenger layout although the registry lists 8 seats for this airframe. Avionics are fitted with the Garmin G3000 touchscreen suite, consistent with the intrinsic flight deck installation typical on the M2, supporting modern integrated flight, navigation and communication capabilities. Operationally this M2 is suited to short to mid-range business missions, regional point-to-point trips and light charter operations out of its Holdrege, NE base, often flown within its published 1,550 nm radius and at cruise speeds around 404 kts. Maintenance considerations align with the Williams FJ44 engine program and factory-recommended Textron avionics support and inspection intervals.

The Cessna Citation M2 (Model 525) occupies the light jet segment with a balance of runway performance, efficiency and cockpit modernization provided by the Garmin G3000. Competing models in the class include other entry-level light jets that target owner-operators and small charter operators; the M2’s combination of a 41,000 ft ceiling and about 404 kts cruise situates it competitively for short international hops and high-frequency regional missions. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect demand for late-model, well-equipped M2s with factory avionics and Williams FJ44 engines, factors that support the indicated $3,900,000 valuation.