N345CJ

This airframe is registered as N345CJ, a factory-built Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 completed in 2002 with serial number 525A0136. The current and only listed owner is Brantigan Research LLC, an LLC based on Shaw Island, Washington, US, and the aircraft carries US registration. Notable registry details include its documented serial and year of manufacture; no additional historical leases or sales are published in the supplied data. As of the provided valuation the airframe is appraised at $3,250,000, reflecting its configuration and typical market position for early 2000s CJ2 airframes.

The cabin is outfitted in a typical executive six–eight place layout with club seating and optional divan arrangements; some completions of this model feature an enclosed aft lavatory, consistent with the CJ2 family options. Typical avionics fit for this airframe is a Collins Pro Line 21 suite, noted as the factory fit and a common retrofit target, which supports regional executive missions and IFR operations. With an effective cruise of 410 kts and a maximum range near 1,550 nm, this aircraft is commonly employed for short- to mid-range point-to-point executive transport from its operator base on Shaw Island, WA. Maintenance considerations align with Williams FJ44 powerplant schedules and Pro Line 21 avionics support; interior and avionics refurbishments are typical lifecycle investments for a 2002 CJ2.

The Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 occupies the light business jet niche, offering higher cruise speed and longer range than the earliest CitationJet models while retaining single-pilot certification capability in many configurations. Primary competitors historically include light-cabin jets from Embraer and Learjet derivatives competing on speed, range, and operating economics. Buyer and charter demand for CJ2 airframes centers on owner-operators and small charter firms seeking efficient short- to mid-range capability; resale and maintenance considerations typically focus on engine shop visits for Williams FJ44 series units and avionics upgrades such as Pro Line 21 enhancements to retain market value.