N460LF

This entry describes airframe N460LF, a specific example of the Cessna 525B Citation CJ3+ built as serial number 525B0460 by Textron Aviation (Cessna). The aircraft is registered in the United States and is operated by University Air Center, an operator/corporation based in Gainesville, FL, US; this operational affiliation is notable for its use in university-related flight operations and training. Valued at $8,475,000, the airframe presents as a professionally maintained fixed-wing multi-engine jet configured for executive missions. No additional registry actions or change-of-ownership events beyond the current operator have been published with the supplied data.

The airframe is equipped with an executive 6–8 place cabin layout featuring a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory, intended to support short- to medium-haul corporate, university, and charter missions. Avionics are provided by the Garmin G3000 integrated flightdeck, supporting modern navigation, situational awareness, and single-pilot or two-pilot operational profiles typical of the CJ3+ series. Based at Gainesville, FL, the operator profile and cabin fit suggest regular missions combining point-to-point regional transport, instructional use, and light charter duties within the aircraft’s 2,040 nm range and with cruise speeds around 416 kts. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with twin FJ44-3A engine schedules and the CJ3+ avionics/software update cycles.

The Cessna 525B Citation CJ3+ occupies the light-cabin business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability for smaller groups with efficient Williams FJ44 propulsion and a 45,000 ft service ceiling. Competing models in the segment include newer light jets with similar range and speed profiles; demand typically centers on owner-operators, charter operators, and institutional buyers like university flight departments. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the value of the Garmin G3000 suite and the ongoing support for the FJ44 engine family, factors that influence lifecycle operating costs and marketability.