N518RC

This entry covers airframe N518RC, a 2003-built light business jet chassis, serial 525-0516, and a member of the Cessna family. The airframe is a Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and registered in the US. Publicly available specifics on its ownership timeline and operator or home base are limited; no detailed ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published for this airframe in the supplied data. Valuation data supplied places the airframe at $1,900,000, a figure that reflects market context for early-2000s CJ1 examples rather than any recent condition report.

The airframe is outfitted in the typical CJ1 executive interior described as a Typical CJ1 executive layout (single-pilot cockpit, 4–5 passenger club configuration with forward belted lavatory/side seat possible), accommodating a single pilot and four to five passengers in a compact business-cabin arrangement. Avionics are listed as Collins Pro Line 21 (typical for CJ1-series installations; specific fit for this airframe not confirmed), which is consistent with single-pilot light-jet operations and supports common regional business missions. Typical mission profiles for this configuration include short to mid-range point-to-point charters, owner-flown business trips, and light corporate shuttle duties within the aircraft’s 1,248 nm range and high-speed cruise around 381 kts. Maintenance considerations follow the CJ1 family patterns — systems and engine support for the Williams FJ44-1A series — though no airframe-specific maintenance history is included in the provided data.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 occupies the light, single-pilot business-jet niche, offering relatively high cruise speeds and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft for efficient regional travel. Competitors in the market segment of early-2000s small jets include other entry-level light jets that emphasize low crew costs and short-field performance. Demand in the pre-owned market typically favors well-documented maintenance, avionics updates, and interior refurbishment; the listed $1,900,000 value for this 2003 serial 525-0516 aligns with market expectations for CJ1 airframes absent confirmed upgrades or recent major inspections. Resale and operational economics will be sensitive to documented avionics suites like the Collins Pro Line 21 and the engine condition for the Williams FJ44-1A pair.