N482EA

This airframe, registered as N482EA, is a Cessna Citation CJ1 (Model 525) with serial number 525-0482. The jet is owned by Wichita State University, a government-affiliated operator based in Wichita, KS, US, and carries a United States registration. The airframe is equipped and configured consistent with university flight and transport roles; its reported market valuation is $1,700,000. Registry records note the aircraft as a model 525 airframe operated from Wichita, with standard CJ1 documentation and typical ownership reporting for an institutional operator.

The cabin in this specific CJ1 is described as a typical five-seat executive club layout with a forward galley and an aft lavatory, while registry reports indicate an eight-seat capability as an alternative configuration. Avionics fit varies by airframe, with this aircraft fitted with Collins Pro Line or other typical CJ1 avionics suites as reported in records. Operated from Wichita, KS, US by Wichita State University, the aircraft is suited to short-to-medium range executive transport, training-support flights, and institutional travel on routes consistent with its 1,250 nm range and 381 kt cruise speed. Maintenance considerations follow standard CJ1 practices for twin Williams FJ44 engines, and institutional operation often emphasizes scheduled avionics and airframe checks consistent with university fleet policies.

The Cessna Citation CJ1 (Model 525) occupies the light business jet niche, offering high single-pilot capability, economical short-haul operation, and a high-altitude ceiling of 41,000 ft. Competing models typically include other light-cabin jets with similar mission profiles; buyers and operators prize the CJ1 for its reliability and lower operating cost relative to larger-cabin types. In the resale market, factors affecting value include engine TBO status, avionics suite fit (Collins Pro Line variants are common), interior configuration (five-seat executive club versus eight-seat layout), and institutional maintenance history—each relevant to the reported $1,700,000 valuation.