N39CJ

This entry documents airframe N39CJ, a Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 built in 1993 with manufacturer serial 525-0039. The aircraft is owned by Bagwell Aviation LLC (an LLC based in Raleigh, NC, US) and is registered in the US. Registered to Bagwell Aviation LLC in Raleigh, North Carolina, this airframe’s public registry history shows stable private ownership with no published major ownership changes. Valuation notes list a market value of $1,700,000, reflecting condition and age factors typical of early CJ1-series airframes.

The cabin of N39CJ is configured in the typical CJ1 executive arrangement, a 4–6-place executive club with a forward galley and an aft belted lavatory; the layout supports common single-pilot operation. Avionics aboard are listed as a Collins avionics suite / Pro Line family fit, consistent with factory installations or common retrofit paths for this airframe type. Operationally the airframe’s performance (notably a 381 kts cruise and 1,248 nm range) suits short to mid-range business missions and owner-operator use from its Raleigh, NC base. Maintenance and operational considerations for this specific aircraft reflect the twin Williams FJ44-1A powerplants and the avionics family present, with airframe age and market valuation informing routine inspection and retrofit decisions.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 represents an entry-level light business-jet configuration within Cessna’s Citation family, delivering single-pilot capability, transregional range, and a high typical cruise for its class. With twin Williams FJ44-1A engines producing 1,965 lbf each and a certified ceiling of 41,000 ft, the type occupies a niche for owners seeking efficient point-to-point executive transport with modest operating costs. Market valuation for this airframe is listed at $1,700,000, a figure influenced by serial age (built 1993), installed avionics, and typical cabin configuration. Maintenance and resale considerations for such airframes commonly center on engine hours, avionics updates (Pro Line family common retrofits), and original airframe condition.