N525DU

This entry covers airframe N525DU, a Cessna CitationJet CJ1 built in 1997 with serial number 525-0205. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is recorded as owned by the corporation FTC AIR HOLDINGS 2 LLC, based in Tampa, Florida; acquisition by this owner is the principal documented change in the airframe’s ownership history. The airframe is valued at $1,700,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and the market position of early CJ1 examples. No additional public registry actions or notable incident records are provided in the supplied data.

The cabin of this airframe is a compact executive layout typical of the CJ1 family, configured in an executive 5–8 place arrangement with a forward galley and an optional belted lavatory aft; this layout supports short- to medium-range business missions and high-utilization charter work. Avionics equipment for the CJ1 airframe can vary by retrofit and owner preference; typical installations include Collins Pro Line-style integrated suites or comparable avionics systems, although the specific fit for N525DU is not detailed in the provided data. Operating from its home base in Tampa, Florida, the aircraft’s performance—particularly its cruise speed and range—makes it suitable for point-to-point regional business travel and on-demand charter sectors. Maintenance considerations for this older CJ1 example would center on engine and avionics lifecycle management given the Williams FJ44-1A powerplants and potential avionics retrofits.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 family occupies the light business jet niche, offering compact executive cabins, efficient twin-engine cruise, and access to shorter runways compared with larger midsize jets. With a cruise near 381 kts and a typical range of 1,300 nm, the type competes with other entry-level light jets for owner-operators and charter operators seeking lower acquisition and operating costs. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 1997-built CJ1 such as N525DU include age-related avionics upgrades, airframe and engine time management, and the secondary-market demand influenced by refurbishment and certification status.