N290CJ

The airframe N290CJ is a 2009-built Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 with serial number 525B0321, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The jet is registered in the US and is owned by LUCKY STARS LLC, an LLC based in Missoula, MT, US; this ownership is the principal documented operator for this specific airframe. Built to the original CJ3 specification, the aircraft's condition and configuration reflect its model year and factory avionics fit; current market valuation for the airframe is listed at $5,500,000. No public record of other notable registry actions or previous owners is provided in the supplied data.

This specific CJ3 is fitted with a typical executive interior described as a 6–7 passenger club layout but is formally registered with 8 seats, indicating flexibility for charter or private transport missions. The airframe retains the original CJ3 avionics suite, the Collins ProLine 21, consistent with its 2009 production configuration; (by comparison, later CJ3+ examples commonly received Garmin G3000 systems). Operationally the aircraft suits short- to mid-range missions from a base in Missoula, MT, covering regional hops and transcontinental legs within its 2,040 nm range and cruising near 416 kts, commonly used for business, charter, and owner-operated transport. Maintenance considerations align with twin Williams FJ44-3A engine programs and the avionics commonality of the ProLine 21 installation for this production block.

The Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 occupies the light business jet niche, offering a blend of turbofan efficiency, transcontinental range for its class, and high single-pilot capability. Competing models in its category include other light jets with similar performance envelopes; buyers often prioritize dispatch reliability, operating costs tied to the Williams FJ44 family, and cabin flexibility—factors relevant to resale and charter demand for this airframe. Maintenance and resale considerations for this 2009 CJ3 include avionics modernization choices (owners may opt to upgrade from Collins ProLine 21 to newer suites in some markets) and the ongoing market valuation reflected by the reported $5,500,000 estimate.