N487CB

This article covers the specific airframe N487CB, a 2015-built light business jet of serial number 525-0878. The aircraft is a Cessna 525 Citation M2 manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and carries a US registration. The public record for ownership timeline, operator/home base, and notable registry actions is Not published, while the airframe is valued at $4,500,000 in available summaries. Maintenance status and condition highlights beyond age and valuation are Not published.

The cabin of N487CB is outfitted in the typical 6–7-place executive layout available for the Citation M2, featuring club seating with a belted lavatory option. Avionics are fitted with the Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck, supporting modern glass-panel situational awareness and flight management functions. With a published cruise of 404 knots and a range of 1,550 nm, operations for this airframe are consistent with short- to mid-range business missions such as regional point-to-point executive transport and on-demand charter sectors. Specific operator base, typical routing patterns, and any unique on-board amenities or bespoke interior configurations for this serial are Not published, as are detailed maintenance logs and recent modifications.

As a member of the Citation M2 family, N487CB occupies the light-cabin, entry-level jet niche in Textron’s product line, offering fuel-efficient Williams FJ44 propulsion and a modern Garmin G3000 cockpit. Performance characteristics—1,550 nm range, 404 kt cruise, and a 41,000 ft ceiling—place it in direct competition with other light jets aimed at owner-operators and charter operators seeking economical short-to-medium sectors. Market demand typically emphasizes low operating costs, dispatch reliability, and avionics capability; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe will reflect its serial-specific maintenance history and the broader popularity of the Citation M2 platform.