N242RF

The airframe bearing tail number N242RF is a 1998-built Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1), constructor serial number 525-0294. It is registered in the United States and recorded as owned by the corporation LEISURE TIME PROPERTIES INC of Ardmore, Oklahoma, which serves as its operator/home base for registry purposes. The airframe’s enrollment under a corporate owner in Ardmore reflects a typical light-corporate ownership pattern for late-1990s CitationJets, and its registration history shows continuous corporate registration without publicized repossessions or major registry lapses. No public records of notable incident-related registry actions are provided in the supplied data.

This specific CJ1 airframe, configured with 8 seats, typically supports short- to mid-range corporate and charter missions consistent with its 1,300 nm range and high cruise speed of 389 kts, enabling efficient regional point-to-point operations. The cabin layout for a CitationJet of this configuration is intended for light corporate transport and executive day trips rather than long-haul comfort; standard CJ1 interiors emphasize seating density and forward-facing club arrangements. Avionics and maintenance fit on an individual airframe can vary by owner; in this case, the corporate ownership by LEISURE TIME PROPERTIES INC suggests operations from Ardmore, OK with maintenance and scheduling aligned to that base. Routine inspections and component shop visits for the Williams FJ44 series engines are typical maintenance considerations for this airframe class.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) occupies the light business jet niche, offering fast cruise speeds and low operating costs relative to larger business jets, with a service ceiling of 41,000 ft that supports efficient climb profiles and favorable block times. Competing models in its era include other light jets powered by similar turbofan packages; buyer and charter demand historically favors CJ-series aircraft for regional corporate mobility and owner-operator use. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 1998 CJ1 with Williams FJ44-series engines typically focus on engine time, avionics upgrades, and corrosion/airframe inspection status when assessing market value and continued operational utility.