N525FC

This airframe, N525FC, is a 2004-built Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 with serial number 525-0531. The aircraft is manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is registered in the US; it carries a recorded owner listed as EXPONENTIAL THINKING LLC (an LLC based in Houston, TX, US), which serves as the operator/home base for routine operations. No notable registry actions beyond the current ownership were published in the supplied data. Valuation data included with the airframe places it at $1,800,000, reflecting market condition and equipment fit for a mid-2000s light business jet.

The interior of N525FC is an executive layout configured for 6–8 pax typical, featuring a forward refreshment center, dual executive tables, and a belted aft lavatory, supporting short-haul point-to-point executive transport and owner-flown missions. Avionics are robust for the model: Collins Pro Line 21 (3-screen EFIS) augmented by Garmin GTN-750 & GTN-650, dual GTX‑33 transponders, UNS‑1 FMS, Mark VIII EGPWS, and TCAS‑I, which together provide modern navigation, situational awareness, and flight management capabilities for single-pilot or two-pilot operations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include regional business trips within the continental US, where its 1,161 nm range and 381 kt cruise enable efficient city-to-city transport from the Houston area. Maintenance and operational considerations align with light jet class norms; the Williams FJ44-1A engines are common on Citation CJ-series aircraft and benefit from established parts and service networks.

The Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 occupies the light-cabin, entry-level business jet niche, offering a balance of operating economy and runway performance compared with larger midsize models. Competing types in this segment historically include light jets from Embraer and Learjet variants; buyer and charter demand typically favors well-equipped, low-time airframes with updated avionics suites such as the Pro Line 21 plus Garmin integration found on N525FC. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2004 CJ1 emphasize engine and APU time tracking, avionics condition, and interior refurbishment status, all of which directly influence the stated market value of $1,800,000.