N493CJ

Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2+ (CJ2+)

Cessna Aircraft Company

4 Hours

Duration of Flight

1549 NM

Range

413 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Up to 12,500lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
6
Range
Range
1549 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
45000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
4 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
413 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2011
Registration NumberN493CJ
Serial Number525A0493

Airframe

Data valid as of 2025-11-26
AFTT (hrs)
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N/A
Flight
N/A
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Landings/Cycles
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Flight
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Nautical Miles
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-09-16N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-16N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-16N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2+ (CJ2+)

Overview

Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2+, MSN 525A0493. Photographed in Europe in 2013 under corporate/demo operation (ex N51869 noted in historical listings). Recent ADS‑B/flight tracking activity shows U.S. flights in 2025; FAA owner/certificate details were not retrievable via public FAA pages during this extraction.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Williams FJ44-3A-24 (2490 lbf each)
  • Range: 1549 nm
  • Cruise: 413 kts
  • Seats: 6
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Operations & Cabin

6-place executive centre-club layout with refreshment/galley and aft baggage; optional aft lavatory possible Executive leather seating arranged in a center-club, fold-away side tables and 110V power; enhanced soundproofing on CJ2+ upgrades Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21

Model & Market Context

The airframe bearing tail number N493CJ is a 2011-built light business jet manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, serial 525A0493, registered in the US. Detailed public records on ownership timeline and operator or home base are Not published. No specific notable registry actions or formal valuation notes have been provided for this individual airframe in the supplied data set; condition highlights are likewise Not published.

This specific Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2+ is outfitted with a six-place executive centre-club cabin configuration, incorporating a dedicated refreshment/galley area and aft baggage compartment, with an optional aft lavatory possible as a noted configuration option. Avionics fit for this airframe is the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, supporting modern flight management, navigation and crew situational awareness typical of the type. With a maximum cruise of 413 kts and a practical range of 1,549 nm, typical missions for this airframe center on short- to mid-range executive transport and regional point-to-point hops; specific operator base and route profiles are Not published. Maintenance considerations would follow the two Williams FJ44-3A-24 engine program and avionics maintenance schedules for the Pro Line 21 suite.

As a member of the CitationJet 525A/CJ2+ family produced by Cessna Aircraft Company, this airframe combines light-jet cruise speed and transregional range with high-altitude capability to 45,000 ft, reflecting the performance niche targeted by the model. The six-place executive interior and modern Pro Line 21 avionics align the airframe for owner-operators and charter use on missions that value speed and flexibility over longer-range heavy-jet capacity. Prospective buyers or operators of this specific serial (525A0493) would weigh the airframe’s 2011 build year, engine type and avionics fit against maintenance history and completions condition, which are Not published in the provided data.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN493CJN103BZN111AF
Serial Number (MSN)525A0493560-0617550-0256
Year Manufactured201120021981
Duration of Flight4 Hours4 Hours5 Hours
Range1549 NM1760 NM1998 NM
Max Speed413 MPH430 MPH403 MPH
Aircraft ClassUp to 12,500lbs12,500 to 20,000lbs12,500-19,999lbs
Service Ceiling45000 ft45000 ft43000 ft
Max Passengers688
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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