N525KA

Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) (CJ1)

Cessna (Textron Aviation)

3 Hours

Duration of Flight

1248 NM

Range

381 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Under 12,500lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
8
Range
Range
1248 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
41000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
3 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
381 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured1993
LocationCarson City, NV, US
Registration NumberN525KA
OwnershipPHYSICAL SYSTEMS INC
Serial Number525-0019

Airframe

Data valid as of 2021-11-12
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-10-05N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-10-02N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-10-02N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-10-02N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-29N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-09-29N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) (CJ1)

Overview

US registration N525KA (Cessna 525, MSN 525-0019) registered to PHYSICAL SYSTEMS INC, Carson City, NV. Type: Cessna 525 (CitationJet/CJ1).

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Williams FJ44-1A (1900 lbf each)
  • Range: 1248 nm
  • Cruise: 381 kts
  • Seats: 8
  • Ceiling: 41000 ft

Model & Market Context

The airframe bearing registration N525KA is a Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) built in 1993 with serial number 525-0019. It is owned by PHYSICAL SYSTEMS INC, a corporation based in Carson City, NV, US, and is registered in the US. The airframe’s documented valuation stands at $1,900,000, reflecting its age and equipment complement for its class. No additional historical events or prior operators were published in the provided data.

The cabin of this Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) is configured to accommodate 8 seats, consistent with light business jet utilization for small groups or corporate transport. Typical mission profiles supported by its 1,248 nm range and 381 kt cruise speed include short- to mid-range point-to-point business travel, regional hops, and repositioning flights from its operator base in Carson City, NV, US. The twin Williams FJ44-1A engines, each producing 1,900 lbf of thrust, enable operations up to a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, allowing efficient cruise and flexible route planning. Specific interior appointments, avionics suite, and recent maintenance records were not published in the provided data.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) occupies the light-cabin, entry-level business jet niche, offering relatively high cruise speed and a ceiling suitable for efficient regional operations. With the airframe built in 1993 and a reported value of $1,900,000, resale and charter market considerations typically center on engine hours, avionics upgrades, and maintenance history for continued competitiveness. Buyers and operators often compare the CitationJet family against other light jets for operating economics and mission flexibility; maintenance and parts considerations for the twin Williams FJ44-1A engines are central to lifecycle cost assessments.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN525KA23NGN100AR
Serial Number (MSN)525-0019680-0527560-5241
Year Manufactured199320142002
Duration of Flight3 Hours7 Hours4 Hours
Range1248 NM3190 NM1839 NM
Max Speed381 MPH460 MPH433 MPH
Aircraft ClassUnder 12,500lbsOver 20,000lbs12,500-19,999lbs
Service Ceiling41000 ft47000 ft45000 ft
Max Passengers8913
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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