N246GL

This entry covers airframe N246GL, a 2001-built Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 (CJ1) with manufacturer's serial 525-0446. The airframe is recorded as owned by BONANZA MANAGEMENT LLC (a corporate owner based in Newark, DE, US) and is U.S. registered. Notable registry actions specific to this airframe are limited in the provided data, with valuation and condition highlights indicating a market value of $1,900,000 consistent with mature airframes in the early 2000s CJ1 fleet.

The individual cabin of N246GL follows the standard CJ1 executive configuration: a typical 6–8 place layout with a forward galley and a belted aft lavatory as fitted in the standard CJ1 series. Avionics are listed as the typical Collins Pro Line 21 suite for the CJ1 series, with the caveat that actual fit can vary with retrofit or owner-specific modifications. Operated from a U.S. base under corporate ownership, the airframe is well suited to short- to mid-range executive missions reflecting its 1,248 nm range and cruise speed of 381 kts. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft align with CJ1 fleet norms, including attention to Williams FJ44-1AP engine program status and avionics retrofit history where applicable.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 family occupies the light business jet niche, offering efficient, cost-effective point-to-point executive transport and single-pilot capability in many configurations. Competing models in the era included early-generation light jets from manufacturers such as Embraer and Learjet, with buyer and charter demand driven by operating cost, payload, and refurbishment level. For N246GL, resale and maintenance considerations center on engine program status for the Williams FJ44-1AP engines, avionics modernization (Collins Pro Line 21 retrofit potential), and the airframe’s 2001 build year when assessing market value and remaining useful life.