N249CA

This entry covers the specific airframe bearing tail number N249CA, a factory-built Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) produced in 1998 with serial number 525-0291. The aircraft is operated by and registered to LAFAYETTE FLIGHT SERVICE LLC, a corporation based in Broussard, LA, US, and carries a US civil registration. Notable registry facts for this airframe include its single-operator corporate ownership and its certification as a single-pilot executive jet; maintenance status and valuation highlights are not published in the supplied data.

The airframe is configured in a typical executive layout with a 6–8 place cabin optimized for regional business missions and is certificated for single-pilot operations. Operators such as LAFAYETTE FLIGHT SERVICE LLC typically employ this CJ1 for short- to medium-range transport, including node-to-node shuttle flights and on-demand charter services within the continental United States. Avionics fit is not specified in the supplied data, but the CJ1 platform is commonly equipped for single-pilot IFR operation; passengers can expect a compact executive cabin with club seating, modest galley provisions and an emphasis on efficient regional point-to-point travel. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow standard CJ1 practices, centering on the Williams FJ44-1A turbofan lifecycle, aging aircraft inspections for a 1998 build, and corporate program scheduling as dictated by the registered operator.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) family occupies the light business jet niche, offering high-speed cruise for short- to medium-range trips with lower operating costs relative to larger-cabin types. With twin Williams FJ44-1A engines producing 1,900 lbf each and a cruise near 329 kts, the type competes against entries such as early-model Embraer Phenom 100s and the Eclipse/Nextant-class light jets in used markets. Demand among small corporations and charter operators remains steady for well-maintained CJ1s, while resale and maintenance considerations emphasize engine hot-section life, avionics upgrades, and airframe corrosion/age inspections for airframes built in the late 1990s.