N426ED

This entry covers airframe N426ED, a 2001-built Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 (CJ1), constructor serial 525-0426, produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The airframe is owned by WINDSOCK AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Bridgeport, WV, US, and is registered in the United States. The aircraft's operational history for this specific tail number centers on private corporate ownership; ownership is recorded under WINDSOCK AVIATION LLC and the aircraft is registered in the US, with no other operator changes listed in the supplied data. Condition, maintenance history and valuation specifics are not published in the provided data.

As configured in the CitationJet 1 family, this airframe typically supports an eight-seat executive cabin arrangement consistent with short-to-medium range corporate missions operated from a Bridgeport, West Virginia home base. The CJ1’s cabin layout is generally focused on point-to-point business travel, regional hops and short transcontinental sectors within its 1,248 nm range and is optimized for single-crew or two-crew operations depending on operator policy. Avionics fit and interior refurbishments for N426ED are not specified in the supplied data; routine operations would emphasize weight-and-balance management for eight passengers, adherence to engine maintenance intervals for the Williams FJ44-1AP turbofans, and operational ceilings up to 41,000 ft for fuel-efficient cruise at approximately 329 kts.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 (CJ1) occupies the light business jet niche, offering economical operating costs and runway performance suited to smaller airports. Powered by twin Williams FJ44-1AP engines producing 1,965 lbf each, the CJ1 competes with other light jets in its class and appeals to buyers seeking simplicity and low-hour operating economics. For this 2001 airframe, prospective buyers and charter operators typically evaluate maintenance records, avionics modernization needs and interior condition when assessing resale or continued charter use; the aircraft’s published ceiling and cruise figures remain competitive for regional business missions.