N522AJ

This entry covers airframe N522AJ, a Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) serial 525-0068 built in 1994 by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The jet is owned by AJ CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC, an LLC based in The Woodlands, TX, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. The airframe’s ownership is recorded under the named LLC and remains listed to that entity in public registry data. Current reported market valuation for this specific airframe is $1,900,000, reflecting its age and configuration.

The airframe is configured in an eight-seat cabin layout, typical of early CitationJet interiors optimized for short to medium corporate and private missions. Avionics fit for this specific airframe is not published in the provided data, so cockpit equipment and upgrades are not detailed here. With a cruise speed of 385 kts and an operational range of 1,250 nm, N522AJ is suited to regional hops and point-to-point business travel from its owner/operator base in The Woodlands, TX, US. Maintenance considerations focus on the twin Williams FJ44 series turbofan engines which are common to the model family and influence inspection, overhaul intervals, and operating economics for this airframe.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) occupies the light business jet niche, offering single-aisle seating for small groups with efficient twin FJ44 propulsion and a service ceiling to 41,000 ft. Competing models in the segment often include other light jets with similar seating and range profiles; resale value for a 1994 CJ1 such as N522AJ is influenced by engine hours, avionics standardization, and maintenance history, which determine appeal to corporate owners and charter operators. Given the reported valuation of $1,900,000, buyers weigh refurbishment and avionics upgrade costs against proven operating economics and the model’s established aftermarket support.