N287CB

This entry covers airframe N287CB, a 2017-built example of the Cessna 525 Citation M2 with manufacturer serial number 525-0942. The aircraft is owned by Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services Inc, a corporation based in Dubuque, IA, US, and is registered in the US registry. Notable registry detail: the official registry lists a seating configuration of eight seats, and the airframe carries a reported market valuation of $3,512,244. Maintenance and valuation highlights reflect a modern light-citation airframe with typical avionics and configurations for the M2 fleet.

The cabin installation for this specific airframe follows the typical M2 executive layout, offering 5–7 passenger club seating in normal configuration while the registry records 8 seats for this aircraft; this reflects common flexible interior options used by owner-operators and corporate registrants. Avionics fit is the typical Garmin G3000 package for the M2, supporting advanced flight management, synthetic vision and integrated displays suited to single-pilot operations in many business missions. Operationally, the aircraft’s 1,550 nm range and high cruise speed support point-to-point regional and short continental missions consistent with corporate insurance company travel profiles from its base location in Dubuque, IA, US. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with fleet norms for Williams FJ44-powered M2s, emphasizing scheduled engine and avionics support cycles.

The Cessna 525 Citation M2 occupies the light business jet niche within Textron Aviation’s Citation family, offering single-pilot capability, relatively low operating costs and short-field performance. With a cruise of 404 kts and a ceiling of 41,000 ft, the M2 competes against other light jets in its class that prioritize speed, modern avionics and economical ownership. For buyers and charter operators, key resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe include the Williams FJ44 turbofan support, Garmin G3000 avionics maintenance status, and the aircraft’s recorded valuation of $3,512,244, all of which influence lifecycle cost and marketability.