N525JN

This entry covers the specific airframe registered as N525JN, a 2008-built Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2+ with manufacturer serial number 525A0423. The aircraft is owned by PORTKEY525 LLC, an LLC based in Aptos, CA, US, and operates under the US registration. Notable registry data include the original build year and current ownership structure as a single-member limited liability company; no other historic transfers or incidents are published. The airframe is valued at $3,500,000 and is configured and maintained consistent with typical CJ2+ installations.

The cabin of N525JN is laid out in a typical mid-cabin six-place club configuration with forward and aft single seats, providing an eight-place seating capacity in total, an enclosed lavatory, a refreshment center, and a dedicated baggage compartment. Avionics fit on this airframe follow the CJ2+ standard with Collins Pro Line 21 equipment installed, supporting advanced flight management, navigation, and communications for business and charter operations. With a design range of 1,613 nm and a cruise speed of 413 kts, this airframe is suited to short- to mid-range point-to-point corporate missions; typical operations from its owner’s base in Aptos, CA, US would include regional business travel along the U.S. West Coast and interior missions. Maintenance considerations align with the CitationJet CJ2+ program, including attention to Williams FJ44-3A-24 engine service intervals and Pro Line 21 avionics support.

The Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2+ occupies the light business jet niche, offering higher cruise speed and range than earlier CitationJet models while retaining single-pilot capability in many operations. Competing models in the segment include other light-cabin jets offering similar mission profiles and operating economics. Buyer and charter demand historically favor clean, well-equipped CJ2+ airframes with proven avionics like Collins Pro Line 21 and comprehensive maintenance records; these factors directly influence resale value and marketability for an airframe valued at $3,500,000.