N525CF

This airframe, registered as N525CF, is a 2007-built example of the Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 with manufacturer serial number 525B0189. The aircraft is manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna) and is registered in the United States. It is owned by CFA HOLDINGS INC, a corporate entity based in Knoxville, TN, US, which serves as the operator/home base for the airframe. Public registry-specific events and formal valuation records for this tail number are not published in the supplied data.

The cabin of this CJ3 is configured in a typical 7–8 passenger executive layout, featuring a four-place club mid-cabin arrangement, forward and rear seating, a forward refreshment center, and a belted aft lavatory. Avionics fit follows the usual CJ3 standard, equipped with a Collins Pro Line 21 installation—characterized by a 3-tube EFIS, FMS-3000 with WAAS capability, and a Collins communications/navigation suite—which supports precision navigation and situational awareness on regional missions. With a 2,040 nm range and a cruise of 414 knots, the airframe is well suited to US domestic and short transcontinental business missions from its Knoxville base, carrying up to eight passengers in executive comfort. Maintenance planning aligns with Williams FJ44-3A timelines and CJ3 airframe checks customary for corporate operators.

The Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 occupies the light business jet niche, offering a balance of efficient single-pilot operation, transregional range, and high cruise speed for its class. Competing types in this segment include light jets from manufacturers such as Embraer and Bombardier; the CJ3's combination of the Williams FJ44-3A engines and Collins Pro Line 21 avionics keeps it competitive on operating costs and pilot workload. Buyer and charter demand for well-equipped CJ3s remains steady in the used market, with resale and maintenance considerations closely tied to avionics retrofits, engine program enrollment, and documented corporate usage histories.