N525DP

This entry covers airframe N525DP, a 1999-built Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 with manufacturer designation Cessna (Textron Aviation) and serial number 525-0318. The aircraft is recorded as owned by ELK FACTORING LLC DBA, an LLC based in Staunton, VA, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. There are no additional published ownership transfers or significant registry actions beyond its current LLC ownership; the airframe is valued at $1,900,000, reflecting market condition and configuration for a late-1990s CitationJet airframe.

The cabin for N525DP is recorded in registry terms as executive seating, consistent with typical CitationJet 1 configurations; exact on-board configuration for this airframe is not published in the registry, though typical CJ1 layouts range from four to eight passengers. Operationally the airframe, with a long-range cruise speed near 381 kts and a maximum practical ceiling of 41,000 ft, is suited to short-to-medium length business missions and regional point-to-point hops within the continental United States from its operator base in Staunton, VA. Avionics fit and interior finish for this specific ship are not detailed in the provided data; maintenance considerations follow usual light-jet practices for dual Williams FJ44 powerplants, with attention to time-between-overhaul and life-limited components typical of a 1999 model.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 occupies the light business-jet niche, offering efficient twin Williams FJ44 propulsion and economical operating costs relative to larger jets. Its performance envelope—1,300 nm range and 381 kts cruise—targets owner-operators and charter operators seeking fast regional transport. Competing types include other entry-level light jets of the late 1990s and early 2000s; resale considerations for N525DP center on engine TBO status, avionics modernization, and interior refurbishment given its 1999 build year. Maintenance, parts availability for FJ44 series engines, and the airframe’s executive seating capacity affect buyer and charter demand, as reflected in the $1,900,000 valuation.