N246GS

The airframe bearing tail number N246GS is a 2018-built Cessna Citation CJ4 (Model 525C) with manufacturer serial 525C0275. Delivered by Textron Aviation (Cessna) in 2018, the aircraft is owned by the corporation Golden State Lumber Inc, headquartered in Petaluma, California, and typically operated from that locale as its home base. Registered in the United States and operated under corporate registry, this fixed-wing multi-engine business jet is noted in records with an estimated market value of $8,000,000. The airframe’s condition is consistent with a late-model CJ4 in corporate use, reflecting typical wear patterns and maintenance regimes for an 11-seat executive configuration.

The cabin of this specific CJ4 is outfitted in a typical 7–10 place executive club layout with availability of an optional belted lavatory as fitted on many CJ4s, providing a balance of passenger capacity and baggage flexibility for corporate missions. Avionics aboard reflect the common CJ4 installation of Collins Pro Line 21, supporting advanced navigation, flight management, and situational awareness for crewed operations. Operating primarily from Petaluma, CA, this airframe is well suited to short- to medium-range U.S. point-to-point missions within its 2,165 nm capability and cruise speed of 451 kts. Corporate operation implies recurring scheduled maintenance and inspections consistent with Textron’s service recommendations and Part 91 or corporate operational practices.

The Cessna Citation CJ4 (Model 525C) occupies the light/entry-medium business jet niche, offering a blend of performance—45,000 ft ceiling and high single-pilot capability—alongside cabin versatility in an 11-seat arrangement. Competing models in this class include later variants of Citation lines and light jets from other manufacturers that trade off slightly different payload-range and avionics options. Demand among corporate buyers and charter operators favors late-production CJ4s for their efficient Williams FJ44-4A powerplants and mature Pro Line 21 avionics fit; resale and maintenance considerations center on engine life, avionics modernization cycles, and adherence to manufacturer service bulletins for an aircraft valued near $8,000,000.