N294PW

The airframe bearing tail number N294PW is a 2009-built Cessna 525B Citation CJ3, constructor serial number 525B0294, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is registered in the United States and is recorded as owned by SIERRA PAPA II LLC (an LLC based in Bakersfield, CA, US). The airframe is configured and maintained for executive transport and carries an estimated market value of $5,000,000. Notable registry information includes that this specific CJ3 is held in corporate ownership under an LLC based in Bakersfield, California, reflecting a common U.S. ownership structure for light business jets.

This airframe is outfitted in an 8-passenger executive layout consistent with the typical CJ3 cabin for short- to mid-range corporate missions, emphasizing seating for principals and small teams. Avionics fit is noted as Collins Pro Line 21 / Collins FMS-3000, supporting advanced flight management, navigation and systems monitoring for IFR and mixed airspace operations. Typical missions for this aircraft profile include cross-country point-to-point corporate trips within the continental U.S. and transcontinental sectors up to the published range, operating from the owner’s Bakersfield area base as required. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow the CJ3 fleet norms, including attention to Williams FJ44-3A engine cycle monitoring and Pro Line 21 avionics support lifecycle.

The Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 occupies the light-cabin, entry-level jet niche with strong appeal for owner-operators and small corporate flight departments seeking efficient cruise speeds and long single-pilot capable legs. With a cruise of 416 kts and a range of 2,040 nm, it competes with aircraft such as the Embraer Phenom 300 and newer variants of the Citation family, offering a balance of runway performance and operating economics. Buyer demand typically focuses on reliability, avionics capability (here, the Pro Line 21/FMS-3000 fit), and engine time on the Williams FJ44 series; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe will reflect its 2009 manufacture date, current cycle status and installed equipment.