N525LE

Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 (CJ1)

Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation)

4 Hours

Duration of Flight

1550 NM

Range

404 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Under 12,500lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
8
Range
Range
1550 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
41000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
4 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
404 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2001
LocationIndianapolis, IN, US
Registration NumberN525LE
OwnershipJET OPTIONS LLC
Serial Number525-0447

Airframe

Data valid as of 2024-07-27
AFTT (hrs)
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
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N/A
Landings/Cycles
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Flight
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Nautical Miles
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Flight
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-11-22N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-11-21N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-11-21N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 (CJ1)

Overview

2001 Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 (SN 525-0447), registered to JET OPTIONS LLC, Indianapolis, IN. Certificate issue: 2024-07-27; Airworthiness: 2001-06-12; Registration expiration: 2031-07-31.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Williams FJ44-1AP (1965 lbf each)
  • Range: 1550 nm
  • Cruise: 400 kts
  • Seats: 8
  • Ceiling: 41000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Executive club seating (forward refreshment center, belted aft lavatory) — typical 5–8 passenger executive layout Executive seating, forward refreshment center, belted lavatory; specific interior refit history for this airframe not available in public listings. Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 (common configuration on CJ1 examples)

Model & Market Context

The airframe bearing registration N525LE is a 2001-built Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1, serial number 525-0447. The aircraft is listed as owned by JET OPTIONS LLC, an Indianapolis, IN–based limited liability company; this represents the primary ownership detail available for this airframe. Operator and home-base activity beyond the registered owner is not published. Not published: notable registry actions and formal valuation or condition survey highlights for this specific airframe.

The cabin of this CJ1 example is configured in an executive club seating arrangement with a forward refreshment center and a belted aft lavatory, reflecting the typical 5–8 passenger executive layout for the model. Avionics fit for this airframe is the Collins Pro Line 21 suite, which is the common configuration on CJ1 examples and supports typical single-pilot or two-pilot corporate/charter missions. With a cruise speed of 400 kts and a practical range of 1,550 nm, the aircraft is suitable for short- to mid-range business travel profiles, point-to-point regional hops, and time-sensitive corporate missions operating to and from an Indianapolis-centric owner base. Specific unique amenities, maintenance records, and recent refurbishment or condition items for this individual serial are not published.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 airframe represented by 525-0447 sits within the light business jet class and is powered by a pair of Williams FJ44-1AP engines producing 1,965 lbf each, providing a service ceiling of 41,000 ft and cruise performance useful for regional corporate operations. The combination of an executive club cabin layout, the Collins Pro Line 21 avionics fit, and the listed performance numbers underscores the CJ1’s role as a compact, efficient light jet for owner-operators and charter operators seeking short- to mid-range capability. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe are not published.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN525LE834JSN1000E
Serial Number (MSN)525-0447560-5179550-1011
Year Manufactured200120012002
Duration of Flight4 Hours4 Hours5 Hours
Range1550 NM1839 NM1900 NM
Max Speed404 MPH433 MPH402 MPH
Aircraft ClassUnder 12,500lbs12,500-19,999lbs12,500 to 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling41000 ft45000 ft45000 ft
Max Passengers8138
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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