N428MG

The airframe bearing registration N428MG is a 2001 build of the Cessna 525 Citation CJ1, serial number 525-0457. The jet was manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is registered in the US. Public data on its ownership timeline, operator or home base, and registry actions are Not published in the supplied dataset. The listed market value for this specific airframe is $1,700,000, which reflects its age, configuration, and installed systems as noted.

This airframe is outfitted in a typical five‑place executive layout featuring a forward refreshment station, a forward/right side‑facing seat, and aft club seating, consistent with a compact light‑jet executive interior. The avionics suite is a Collins ProLine 21 (3‑tube EFIS) paired with a Universal UNS‑1K FMS, and a Garmin GTX‑335/345 ADS‑B unit is noted, supporting contemporary navigation and surveillance requirements. Typical mission profiles for a CJ1 with the stated range and cruise speed include short‑to‑mid‑range executive charters, owner‑flown business hops, and positioning flights within a regional footprint; specific operator base and routing history are Not published. Maintenance considerations for this individual aircraft would be influenced by its age (2001 build) and the two Williams FJ44‑1A engines, though detailed service history and status are Not published.

The Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 occupies the light‑jet niche within the Citation family as a small, efficient entry‑level business jet with the single‑aisle, light executive accommodation reflected in this airframe. With a cruise of 381 kts and a maximum operating altitude of 41,000 ft, it competes against other light jets in its class and era in both owner‑operator and on‑demand charter markets. The aircraft’s documented value of $1,700,000 positions it within the used light‑jet market where buyers weigh acquisition cost against inspection findings, avionics fit, and engine/airframe time; specific resale or maintenance notes for this serial are Not published.