N525LA

This entry documents the airframe bearing registration N525LA, a 2001-built Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 with manufacturer serial number 525-0422. The airplane is owned by ARKTEN JET PARTNERS LLC (an LLC based in Jonesboro, AR, US), and is registered in the US; the current operator reports avionics upgrades and maintains the aircraft in an executive configuration. The airframe’s recorded market valuation stands at $1,502,113, reflecting its age, configuration and reported equipment updates. Notable registry and equipment notes include the original avionics fitment and reported navigation upgrades by the operator.

The cabin of this specific airframe is outfitted in a typical 5–6 passenger executive layout with club seating, a forward refreshment area and a belted lavatory, and is certified for up to 8 occupants; this configuration supports short- to mid-range corporate and charter missions. Original avionics were the Collins Pro Line 21, with reported Garmin GTN-series navigator upgrades installed on this airframe per operator reports, which can modernize situational awareness and flight-planning capability. Based in Jonesboro, AR through its owner/operator, the jet is suited to point-to-point regional missions and on-demand charter profiles that benefit from high cruise speed and single-pilot or two-pilot operations typical of the CitationJet CJ1 category. Maintenance considerations for this airframe will reflect age-related inspection cycles and any modifications tied to the reported avionics upgrades.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 occupies the light business jet niche, offering relatively high cruise speeds and low operating costs compared with larger cabin types. With a ceiling of 41,000 ft and cruise near 381 kts, it competes with other light jets in owner-flown and charter markets where runway performance and trip frequency are priorities. Market demand and resale value for early-2000s CJ1 airframes are influenced by avionics upgrades, engine program status, and interior condition; the reported Garmin upgrades and the airframe’s executive layout are factors that support continued charter utility and help maintain marketability.