N400NK

This entry covers airframe N400NK, a 2023-built Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 Gen2 with serial number 525C-0404, constructed by Textron Aviation Inc. The aircraft is owned by Textron Aviation Inc. in the United States and was delivered/retained in 2023; the airframe has remained with the manufacturer/dealer rather than entering third‑party commercial operation, a fact noted as retained in manufacturer/dealer inventory upon build completion. Registration is in the US, and no public registry transfers or notable sales actions have been recorded in the supplied data. Condition and valuation details are not published in the provided dataset.

The aircraft is configured in a typical 8–10 passenger executive layout and is certified for single‑pilot operation, making it appropriate for owner‑operators or light charter missions; the cabin arrangement on N400NK reflects this 8–10 passenger executive fit. Avionics are installed as a Collins Pro Line 21 suite, including Collins GPS-4000S, FMS-3000, and a Collins comm/nav stack, supporting long cross‑country IFR operations and advanced flight management tasks. With a manufacturer/dealer owner and no recorded operator change, routine maintenance and any warranty‑period service would typically be managed through Textron’s factory facilities or authorized service centers. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would include regional business travel and point‑to‑point executive transport within its 2,165 nm range at cruise speeds near 451 kts.

The Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 Gen2 occupies a light business jet niche emphasizing runway performance, single‑pilot certification, and efficient short‑to‑mid‑range travel; N400NK reflects these attributes with its Williams FJ44-4A powerplants and 45,000 ft service ceiling. Competing models in the segment include other light jets optimized for similar missions; buyer and charter demand typically favors airframes with modern avionics suites such as the Collins Pro Line 21 found on this aircraft. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe are influenced by its factory ownership status, current configuration, and the well‑documented support network for Textron‑built Citation models.