N408RK

This entry describes the specific airframe bearing registration N408RK, a factory-built Cessna Citation M2 (Model 525) completed in 2015 with serial number 525-0860. The aircraft is recorded as owned by POLAR PALMS LLC, an LLC based in Helena, MT, US, and operated from that locale as its principal base. Registration and ownership for this airframe have been maintained under the named limited liability company, and current valuation records list the airframe at $3,229,866, reflecting market condition and outfitting at the time of appraisal.

The airframe is configured in a typical executive layout accommodating 5–7 passengers, with a main cabin dimension of approximately 11 ft × 58 in, consistent with business and light corporate transport missions. Avionics fit for this aircraft is the Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck, supporting advanced navigation and flight management tasks for single-pilot or two-pilot operations. Based on its outfitting and range, typical mission profiles for this airframe include short- to medium-range executive hops and regional point-to-point travel from its Helena, Montana operating base. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe align with turbofan light-jet practices given its twin Williams FJ44-1AP engines and the aircraft’s role in revenue or private operations.

As a member of the Model 525 family, this airframe blends light-jet cruise performance—here demonstrated by 404 kts cruise and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft—with a compact executive cabin suited for up to 7 occupants. The combination of range (1,540 nm) and single-pilot-capable avionics (Garmin G3000) positions this specific M2 airframe for owner-operators and charter use within regional markets. Market valuation of $3,229,866 for this serial reflects airframe age, configuration, and installed systems for resale and maintenance considerations.