N473DB

This entry covers the specific airframe registered as N473DB, a 1996-built instance of the Cessna 525 (Citation CJ1) bearing serial number 525-0129. The airframe is registered in the United States and is documented as owned by TRANS AIR LLC, a corporate owner based in Helena, MT, US, which serves as the operator/home base for the aircraft. Public records for this airframe indicate a market valuation of $1,600,000, with registry status reflecting corporate ownership rather than individual or commercial airline operation. No other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published in the supplied data.

The aircraft is configured in an executive cabin layout typical of the model, described as a 6–8 place arrangement with a common option for a belted lavatory; the exact fit varies by airframe and for N473DB the supplied data indicates the executive 6–8 place configuration with the belted lavatory option recognized as common across airframes. Operationally, the airframe suits short- to mid-range corporate missions consistent with its 1,248 nm range and high-speed cruise of 381 kts, typically flown from its owner/operator base in Helena, MT, US. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe would follow manufacturer schedules for the twin Williams FJ44-1A engines and Citation CJ1 airframe systems; specific avionics fit for N473DB is not published in the supplied data.

The Cessna 525 (Citation CJ1) occupies the light business jet niche, offering transcontinental-feasible hops within its 1,248 nm range and efficient twin Williams FJ44-1A propulsion. Competing models in its class typically emphasize single-pilot operation, low operating costs, and cabin flexibility such as the 6–8 place layouts available on this airframe. For buyers and charter operators evaluating N473DB, resale and maintenance considerations center on engine hours, avionics fit, and the airframe’s 1996 vintage relative to a $1,600,000 market valuation.