N525JM

The airframe bearing tail number N525JM is a 1996-built Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 with manufacturer designation Cessna (Textron Aviation) and serial number 525-0134. The aircraft is registered in the US and is currently owned by J D LEASING LLC (an LLC based in Wilmington, DE, US). Registry records and public valuation summaries list the airframe value at $1,100,000, reflecting its age, configuration and market position within early CitationJet examples. Notable registry actions are limited in the supplied data; the airframe’s condition and maintenance status beyond valuation are not published here.

The cabin on this airframe is fitted in the typical 6–8-place executive layout with club seating and options for a belted lavatory/auxiliary seat, consistent with CitationJet CJ1 interiors; the manifest lists seating capacity as 8. Avionics are described as Collins Pro Line 21, a common CJ1 fitment historically, with the caveat that specific STCs or avionics upgrades may exist for this particular airframe. Mission profiles for this aircraft type and configuration commonly include short- to medium-range executive transport and on-demand charter tasks within its 1,248 nm range and high-cruise capability of 381 kts; operations will also be influenced by typical CJ1 performance ceilings up to 41,000 ft. Maintenance considerations for this single entry focus on older-series Citation airframes—engine time, avionics upgrade status and interior refurbishment history are primary determinants of operational readiness and residual value, though detailed logs are not provided.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 occupies the light business jet niche, offering efficient twin-engine performance via Williams FJ44 powerplants and a compact executive cabin. Competing models in this segment historically include earlier light jets from other manufacturers that prioritize short-field performance and low operating cost for missions under 1,300 nm. Buyer and charter demand tends to favor well-documented maintenance histories and avionics standardization—availability of the Collins Pro Line 21 system on this airframe supports utility in mixed-fleet operations. Resale and maintenance considerations are shaped by the aircraft’s 1996 build year and the listed market value of $1,100,000, which reflects depreciation typical for early CitationJets and the impact of avionics/interior condition on marketability.