N257H

The airframe bearing tail number N257H is a 2007-built business jet, a Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 with manufacturer's serial 525B0162, produced by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is registered to CARTAM AIR LLC, an LLC based in San Antonio, TX, US, and operates on the U.S. registry. Its recorded configuration and typical equipment place it in active light-cabin, short-to-medium range executive service; the airframe holds an estimated market value of $4,500,000. No public notes of prior extraordinary registry actions are recorded in the supplied data beyond the current ownership.

The airframe is configured in an 8-place executive layout consistent with the Citation CJ3 registration and typical seating arrangements, offering a compact executive cabin suitable for corporate, owner-flown, or charter missions. Avionics are stated as Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 which supports precision navigation, standard business-jet communications, and common CJ3 flight-deck workflows; this fit is typical for the series and aligns with operator expectations for regional point-to-point missions. With a cruise near 416 kts and a range of about 2,040 nm, the aircraft is well suited to domestic U.S. trips and short international hops from its San Antonio base; maintenance considerations follow typical light-jet schedules for dual Williams FJ44 series engines and Pro Line avionics support.

The Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 occupies the light-cabin, light-jet niche offering higher cruise speeds and ceiling than many entry-level turbofans while remaining economical to operate relative to midsize jets. Competing models in mission and market include other light-cabin jets with similar range and speed profiles; buyer and charter demand typically favors well-equipped, low-time airframes with Pro Line avionics and clean maintenance histories. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 2007 build year, the paired Williams FJ44-3A engines’ lifecycle events, and the aircraft’s documented configuration as owned by CARTAM AIR LLC in San Antonio.