N36TX

The airframe bearing tail number N36TX is a 1996-built example of the Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1), serial 525-0153. It is currently owned by Frog Air LLC, an LLC based in Amarillo, TX, US, and is registered in the US. The airframe reflects a mid-1990s CJ1 production standard and carries a market valuation recorded at $1,300,000. Registered in the US and operated from Amarillo, Texas under the ownership of Frog Air LLC, the airplane’s administrative record indicates no additional ownership history provided in the supplied data.

This specific CJ1 is outfitted in the eight-seat configuration typical of early CitationJet interiors, balancing passenger capacity with light-cabin comfort for short to mid-range missions. Operated from Amarillo, TX by Frog Air LLC, its mission profile would commonly include regional business travel, point-to-point charters, and owner-flown trips across the continental United States within its 1,248 nm range and at cruising speeds near 381 kts. Typical avionics suites for CJ1s of this vintage support single-pilot operation where certified, though specific avionics fit for N36TX are not detailed in the provided data. Maintenance considerations for this airframe center on sustaining two Williams FJ44-1A turbofan engines and period-appropriate airframe systems consistent with a 1996-built aircraft; records of recent major inspections or modifications were not provided.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) family occupies the light business jet niche for operators seeking efficient, short-haul performance with relatively low operating costs compared with larger Citation types. Competing models in the era and category include earlier versions of the Embraer Phenom and light variants of Learjets. Given its 1996 build year and listed valuation of $1,300,000, resale considerations typically hinge on avionics upgrades, engine TBO status, and completed structural/airworthiness inspections. Buyers and charter operators evaluate CJ1 airframes like N36TX for their favorable cruise-to-range balance, single-pilot capabilities when properly equipped, and the logistical advantages of operating from smaller regional airports.