N525DC

This entry documents the airframe registered as N525DC, a Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 built in 1997 with serial number 525-0195. The aircraft is owned by Pacific Cataract & Laser Institute Inc, a corporation based in Chehalis, WA, US, and has operated from that operator's home base under United States registration. There are no public notes of multiple ownership transfers or notable registry actions beyond the current corporate ownership. The airframe is commercially valued at $1,600,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and CJ1-class market position.

The cabin conforms to the CJ1 standard with a typical 6–8 passenger executive layout, consistent with light business jet executive missions. As recorded for this airframe, the seating count is 8, supporting short to medium-range corporate point-to-point travel within the aircraft’s 1,300 nm range and at cruise speeds near 381 kts. Specific avionics fit and interior finish details for this serial are not published; routine operations for the type generally emphasize regional business travel, quick turnarounds, and access to smaller airports compatible with CitationJet performance. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow standard multi-engine light-jet practices for Williams FJ44-powered Citations, with operator-based oversight by the corporate owner in Chehalis, Washington.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 family occupies the light, entry-level business-jet niche, balancing modest acquisition cost and operating economics against limited range and cabin size compared with larger Citations. With twin Williams FJ44-1AP engines delivering about 1,965 lbf each and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, the CJ1 competes with light jets such as early Phenom and Learjet variants in owner-operator and charter markets. For a 1997-built, serial 525-0195 airframe valued at $1,600,000, resale considerations hinge on maintenance history, avionics upgrades, and interior condition, factors typically decisive for buyers seeking an affordable, short-to-medium-range executive transport.