N525HQ

This entry covers airframe N525HQ, a 2014-built Cessna 525 Citation M2 with manufacturer serial number 525-0827. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is registered to N525HQ AIRCRAFT HOLDINGS LLC, a corporate owner based in Mount Pleasant, SC, US, which is also the primary operator/home base association on public records. Registry entries reflect a single corporate ownership record rather than multiple transfers, and the airframe is valued at approximately $3,950,000, indicating a market condition consistent with late-model light jets of this configuration.

The cabin in this specific Citation M2 follows the factory M2 executive layout and is described as a typical executive club configuration, accommodating up to 6–7 passengers in its standard layout while the U.S. registration records list 8 seats, reflecting certification for eight occupants. Avionics are fitted with the Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck, supporting advanced situational awareness and single-pilot IFR capability commonly used in business charter and owner-operator missions. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short- to mid-range business trips within the aircraft’s 1,540 nm range and point-to-point regional operations from its Mount Pleasant, SC base. Maintenance considerations align with the light-jet class and the Williams FJ44 engine family; corporate ownership suggests professional maintenance tracking and centralized records.

The Cessna 525 Citation M2 occupies the light business jet niche within Textron Aviation’s Citation family, offering efficient short- to mid-range performance with a 404 kt cruise and a 41,000 ft ceiling. Competing models in the segment include other entry-level light jets with similar performance and payload-range tradeoffs; demand is driven by owner-operators and charter operators seeking low operating costs and modern avionics like the Garmin G3000. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 2014 vintage, corporate ownership, and documented configuration, factors that influence valuation near the stated $3,950,000.