N326JK

The airframe described is N326JK, a 2003-built Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 with serial number 525-0511. Manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and equipped to civil registry in the US, this specific CJ1 is a single example of the early 2000s CitationJet line with a production serial linking it to the first few years of the model run. Valuation parameters list the airframe at $1,900,000, reflecting its age, engine type, and standard executive interior; condition highlights are not otherwise published. Registered in the United States is the principal noted registry action associated with this airframe.

The cabin for this airframe follows the standard CJ1 executive fit with a 4–5 passenger club layout featuring a forward galley and a belted aft lavatory, configured for business or light charter missions. Avionics are reported as the Collins Pro Line 21, a suite suited to regional and short international operations from intermediate fields. Typical mission profiles for this installation emphasize short- to mid-range executive transport, point-to-point business flying and on-demand charter hops within the aircraft’s 1,300 nm range and capability to cruise near 381 kts. Maintenance considerations focus on the Williams FJ44-1A turbofan pair and airframe systems consistent with single-pilot-capable light jets of the era; no unique aftermarket modifications are reported for this airframe.

As a member of the CitationJet CJ1 family produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation), the Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 occupies the light, entry-level jet niche, offering faster cruise speeds and higher ceilings than many turboprops while maintaining simpler operating economics compared with larger business jets. Competitors in the same mission class include early-generation light-cabin jets with similar range and payload characteristics. Buyer and charter demand for CJ1 airframes centers on owner-operators and small charter operators valuing single-pilot capability, efficiency and lower acquisition cost; resale and maintenance considerations hinge on engine status, avionics updates such as the Collins Pro Line 21, and overall time/inspection history.