N418KC

This article documents the airframe registered as N418KC, a 1996-build Cessna light business jet, serial number 525-0130, built by Cessna. The aircraft is a Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) currently owned by HASTINGS STEVE, an individual based in Corpus Christi, TX, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. Its recorded market valuation stands at $1,600,000, and the airframe is listed with an 8-place executive cabin configuration; no other notable registry actions are published for this specific serial. The airframe is categorized as a fixed-wing multi-engine airplane and presents the typical configuration and mission set associated with early CitationJet-series business jets.

The airframe is registered with an 8-place executive cabin layout, indicating an interior fitted for business transport and short-to-medium interstate missions typical of light jets. With a cruise speed of 381 kts and a range of 1,248 nm, the aircraft is suited to point-to-point missions across regional and transcontinental routes within the continental United States from its operator base in Corpus Christi, TX, US. The twin Williams FJ44 series powerplants provide 1,900 lbf of thrust each, supporting operations up to the type’s service ceiling of 41,000 ft; this influences climb performance, single-engine considerations, and maintenance planning. Routine owner/operator maintenance and part support are aligned with the CitationJet fleet practices for aircraft of this vintage.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) occupies the light-cabin business jet niche offering efficient short-field capability, relatively low operating costs, and simple two-pilot operations compared with larger heavy jets. Competing models in its market segment include other light jets from the same era; buyer and charter demand for CJ1 airframes is typically driven by cost-conscious owner-operators and small charter operators seeking eight-seat executive cabins and efficient regional performance. Given the 1996 build year and the listed valuation of $1,600,000, resale considerations center on engine cycles, avionics updates, and interior condition, which materially affect marketability relative to newer Citation variants.