N525HY

The airframe bearing registration N525HY is a 1998-built Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1), serial number 525-0239, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by GP FARMS LLC, an LLC based in Missoula, MT, US, which is the current operator/home base listed for the aircraft. The airframe’s reported market valuation is $1,900,000, and registry entries reflect its long-term civilian utility role; no military or corporate fractional ownership is indicated in the supplied data. Maintenance and condition highlights are limited to listing-reported cabin and avionics fits rather than formal maintenance program documentation.

This individual CJ1 is fitted in an executive six-passenger layout with a reported belted lavatory, dual folding tables and a refreshment center, while the total seat count is eight to reflect crew and passenger capacity. Avionics reported on the listing indicate a mixed Garmin fit including Garmin G600TXi EFIS, dual GTN-750W navigators, Garmin GFC-600 autopilot and dual GTX transponders, suggesting a cockpit modernized for situational awareness and IFR operation. Typical mission profiles for the airframe would be short- to mid-range executive transport, air-taxi or owner-flown itineraries from its Missoula, Montana base, balancing regional hops with interstate capability. Unique amenities include the belted lavatory and dedicated refreshment center; maintenance considerations implied by the listing-reported avionics suite point to avionics support and parts commonality with other Garmin-equipped Citation airframes.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) occupies the light jet niche with efficient twin Williams FJ44 engines and single-pilot capability in many configurations, offering lower operating costs and runway performance suited to short-field operations. Competing models in the same class include other light business jets that prioritize speed and operating economics over transcontinental range; with a 1,248 nm range and 381 kt cruise, the CJ1 is tailored to regional point-to-point missions. Buyer and charter demand for late-1990s CJ1s centers on value-conscious operators seeking a proven airframe; resale considerations for this airframe will hinge on avionics upgrades, engine program status and maintenance history, with the reported Garmin suite and a valuation of $1,900,000 providing context for comparables.