N430BT

The airframe bearing tail number N430BT is a 2001-built Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation), serial number 525-0451. The airframe is recorded as owned by the corporate entity Dry Valley Investors LLC of Cleveland, TN, US, and is registered in the US. Registered to Dry Valley Investors LLC in Cleveland, Tennessee, this airframe presents as a single-corporate-owned executive jet; specific registry transfer dates, lien records or other notable registry actions are not published. Condition and valuation details for this individual aircraft are not published in the supplied data.

The airframe is outfitted with a typical executive interior described as a 5-passenger layout, reflecting common short- to mid-range corporate mission profiles for this airframe. Avionics fit is not specified in the provided data; typical CJ1 installations include flight decks optimized for single- or two-pilot operations and systems supporting instrument flight rules operations to the aircraft’s service ceiling. With a maximum cruise near 377 kts and a published range of 1,550 nm, this airframe is suited to cross-country corporate hops, point-to-point charters, and owner-flown operations from its home base in Cleveland, TN, US. Maintenance considerations follow the dual Williams FJ44-1AP-21 turbine engine program and typical CJ1 inspection intervals; specific maintenance status and records for N430BT are not published.

The Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 occupies the light-cabin, entry-level business jet niche within Cessna’s Citation family, offering efficiency for short-to-mid-range missions with relatively low operating costs compared to larger light jets. With a cruise of 377 kts, a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, and seating for 5, it competes with light jets in the same class for owner-operators and charter brokers seeking economical speed and access to smaller fields. Market considerations for this airframe type typically emphasize engine program status, avionics upgrades, and maintenance history—factors that determine resale and charter demand for specific serial-numbered airframes such as 525-0451.