N525LJ

This airframe, registered as N525LJ, is a 2012-built Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 with manufacturer serial number 525B0382. It was produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is owned by EXECUTIVE CESSNA TRANSPORTATION INC, a corporation based in Jacksonville, FL, US, and is operated from that location as its primary base. The airframe is an example of the CJ3 Classic series equipped to typical factory standards for the model year and remains on the US civil registry. No major public registry actions beyond corporate ownership are published for this specific tail number; the record indicates a corporate-operated, executive-configured light business jet in active service.

The interior of this airframe follows a typical executive layout for the CJ3 Classic: a 6–7 place executive club configuration with forward club seating, a mid-cabin club/conference arrangement and an enclosed aft lavatory, supported by approximately 65 cu ft of external baggage capacity. Avionics are fitted in the standard CJ3 Classic configuration, with a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 suite typical for the model, supporting modern flight management, communication and situational awareness capabilities for single-pilot or two-pilot operations. Operated by a Jacksonville-based corporate owner, the aircraft is well suited to regional point-to-point missions across the continental United States, Florida-to-Caribbean hops, and select transcontinental sectors near its maximum range. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with the CJ3 fleet program and Williams FJ44-3A engine support requirements.

The Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 occupies the light, entry-level midsize business jet niche with solid short-field performance, comfortable cabin for up to eight passengers and efficient Williams turbofan powerplants. It competes with other light jets such as the Embraer Phenom 300 and Learjet 40/45 families for owner-operator and charter demand, offering a balance of cruise speed (~416 kts), range (~1,875 nm) and operating economics. For buyers and charter operators considering a 2012 CJ3 airframe like N525LJ, resale and maintenance considerations include airframe cycle/time status, Pro Line 21 avionics commonality, and the availability of Williams engine support and parts in the aftermarket.