N518ME

This entry covers airframe N518ME, a 2002-built Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 with serial number 525A0091. The aircraft is registered in the United States and currently owned by 717 AVIATION HOLDINGS LLC of Holtwood, PA, US, reflecting the primary ownership record for this airframe. Registry records and operator listings indicate this airframe has remained in civil fixed-wing multi-engine service since manufacture, and its estimated market valuation is $3,250,000, which reflects its condition and configuration as a light business jet.

The airframe carries an FAA-certified 8-seat cabin configuration but is commonly fitted in a 4–6 passenger executive club layout for typical operator use. Specific avionics fit and interior finish details for this tail number are not published in the supplied data; standard CJ2 installations generally accommodate executive short- to medium-range missions. Based out of Holtwood, PA under ownership of 717 AVIATION HOLDINGS LLC, the aircraft is suited to point-to-point business travel within its 1,550 nm range and at cruise speeds near 410 kts. Maintenance and operational considerations follow those typical of Williams FJ44-series powered light jets, emphasizing turbine engine inspections and airframe event tracking for continued dispatch reliability.

The Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 occupies the light business jet niche, offering transregional capability with a service ceiling of 45,000 ft and cruise performance of 410 kts. With seating for 8 (commonly 4–6 in executive layouts) and a range of 1,550 nm, the CJ2 competes in the pre-owned market with other light-cabin jets aimed at owner-operators and small charter operators. The twin Williams FJ44-2C engines are recognized for favorable fuel efficiency and maintenance intervals among FJ44 variants, factors that influence resale value and operating costs reflected in the $3,250,000 valuation for this specific airframe.