N443BC

This article covers airframe N443BC, a 1997-built Cessna CitationJet 525 (CJ1) with serial number 525-0189. The aircraft is recorded as owned by DRIVE IN AIR LLC, an LLC based in Overland Park, KS, US, and is registered in the US. No public record of notable registry actions or prior operators is published for this specific airframe. As a late-1990s CitationJet example, the airframe is valued at approximately $2,000,000, reflecting its vintage, equipment fit, and typical market condition for CJ1 airframes.

The interior of N443BC follows the typical CJ1 layout with a forward side-facing seat, a mid‑cabin four‑place double club, and an optional belted lavatory fitted in many CJ1 examples. Avionics are listed as the Collins Pro Line 21 suite, which is typical for CJ1/CJ1+ examples and provides integrated navigation, communications, and flight management capability appropriate for single-pilot or two-pilot IFR operations. Operated from the owner’s home base in Overland Park, KS, the aircraft is suited to short- to medium-range business missions and on-demand charter legs within its 1,248 nm range and cruise speed of 329 kt. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the twin Williams FJ44-1AP turbofan engines and the support network associated with Textron Aviation platforms; routine inspections and avionics lifecycle upgrades are typical considerations for continued operational availability.

The Cessna CitationJet 525 (CJ1) occupies the light jet niche for owner‑operators and small charter operators who value efficient short-field performance and relatively low operating costs compared with larger cabin jets. Its performance — a 329 kt cruise, 41,000 ft ceiling, and 1,248 nm range — makes it competitive against contemporary light jets in point‑to‑point regional missions. Market demand for well‑maintained CJ1s tends to favor aircraft with upgraded avionics suites and strong maintenance records; resale and operational value for N443BC will be influenced by the airframe’s condition, engine hours, and any modifications or refurbishments not detailed here.