N517CJ

This entry covers airframe N517CJ, a 2003-built Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 with serial number 525-0517. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is recorded as owned by VALIAIR LTD CO TRUSTEE, an LLC/Trust based in Ogden, UT, US. The airframe is identified in listings with a reported cabin interior refit in 2016, and valuation estimates place this specific ship at $1,870,000. Operator history is limited to registry data and owner records; no other transfer events are published for this airframe.

The cabin of N517CJ is laid out as a center four-place club with a forward belted seat and an aft belted lavatory, reflecting the reported 2016 interior refit that appears in sales and listing information. Avionics fit for this airframe is reported as the Collins Pro Line 21 suite typical on CJ1s, with Garmin GTN 750/650 units listed on some advertisements for added situational capability. With a transcontinental-ish range of 1,300 nm and a high-speed cruise near 389 kts, typical missions for this airframe include short- to medium-range corporate trips, on-demand charter legs, and owner-operated business travel based out of its Ogden, Utah home area. Maintenance considerations align with light-jet norms for the model, including airframe inspections and Williams FJ44 engine support programs.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 occupies the light-cabin, light-jet performance niche, offering single-pilot capability, efficient Williams FJ44 powerplants, and high cruise speeds for its class. Competitors historically include other entry-level light jets; buyer demand often centers on owner-operators and small charter operators seeking economical operating costs and runway performance. Resale and maintenance factors for this specific 2003 airframe include airframe age, engine program status, the 2016 interior update, and avionics options such as the Collins Pro Line 21 with supplemental Garmin GPS units, all of which inform valuation and marketability.