N357GS

This entry describes airframe N357GS, a 2020-built example of the Cessna Citation CJ4 (Model 525C) manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. The airframe carries serial number 525C0345 and is registered in the US; it is owned and operated from Bakersfield, California by 7-GS AVIATION CO II LLC. The airframe was registered to 7-GS AVIATION CO II LLC in Bakersfield, CA, and is presented in market summaries with a reported valuation of $9,000,000. As a late-model 2020 airframe with modern avionics, its documented condition and valuation reflect typical depreciation and equipment fit for this production year.

The cabin of N357GS is configured to accommodate 11 seats, supporting short- to mid-range business missions and regional air taxi operations consistent with the CJ4 layout. The aircraft is equipped with a Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite, providing integrated flight management, navigation, weather and communication capabilities suitable for single-pilot or two-crew IFR operations. With a maximum cruise of 451 kts and a range of 2,165 nm, typical mission profiles operated from Bakersfield include transcontinental U.S. hops and non-stop regional charters. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect support requirements for the Williams FJ44-4A turbofan engines and standard 525C scheduled inspections under Textron-supported maintenance programs.

The Cessna Citation CJ4 (Model 525C) occupies the light-medium business jet niche within Textron’s Citation family, offering higher speed and longer range than earlier CJ-series models while maintaining efficient operating costs. Typical competitors in this segment include light to mid-size jets that emphasize short-field performance and cabin flexibility; demand from private owners and charter operators remains steady for late-model, well-equipped CJ4s. Resale and maintenance considerations for N357GS reflect its 2020 build year, modern avionics fit, twin Williams FJ44-4A engines and the reported market value of $9,000,000, all factors that influence both operating cost forecasts and residual value expectations.