N381SC

N381SC is a Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 (constructor number 525B0133), delivered in 2007 and currently observed operating on U.S. domestic missions. The airframe is a single-pilot-certified light business jet configured for executive transport with a typical 6–8 passenger executive layout. Recent operational activity shows short regional legs in November 2025, indicating active use for local/regional transport missions.

The CJ3 configuration combines two Williams FJ44-3A turbofan engines (approx. 2,820 lbf each), a service ceiling to 45,000 ft, and a long-range capability suitable for trans‑regional trips up to about 2,040 nm; cruise speed is ~416 kt. Typical mission profiles for this airframe class are owner/operator shuttle, on-demand charter, and single-leg business trips where short-field performance and fast block speeds matter. The avionics fit on original CJ3s is Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21; cabins are commonly fitted with a forward refreshment/galley and a 7-place executive seating arrangement. Observed recent flights (Nov 18–20, 2025) show repeated use between Hawkins Field (KHKS), Searcy Regional (KSRC) and Drake Field (KFYV), consistent with operator/owner regional utilization.

The Citation CJ3 (525B) is a proven light‑jet platform introduced as a development of the Citation family with improved engines and systems for higher cruise and range; production years for the original CJ3 run through the mid‑2010s before the CJ3+ upgrade. The model is valued for low operating costs, good runway performance and a compact executive cabin that still supports trans‑regional missions. Units with the 525B designation (CJ3) remain popular with owner‑operators and regional charter businesses; 525B airframes built in the 2005–2008 era (including serial 525B0133) are commonly traded on the pre‑owned market and appear frequently in regional photo/spotting records.