N525M

This article concerns airframe N525M, a 1999-built Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1), serial number 525-0334, registered in the United States. The airframe is owned by MOUNTAIN VIEW FRUIT SALES INC, a corporation based in Reedley, CA, US, which serves as the operator/home base for this specific aircraft. The airframe’s U.S. registration and corporate ownership are the primary recorded registry entries for this serial, and the airframe is valued at $1,500,000 in available data. Acquisition by MOUNTAIN VIEW FRUIT SALES INC represents the notable documented ownership event for this aircraft.

The cabin of this Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) airframe is configured to seat 8 occupants, consistent with the model’s typical light business jet layout emphasizing short-haul corporate transport. Operated from Reedley, California, by MOUNTAIN VIEW FRUIT SALES INC, the aircraft’s mission profile is most compatible with regional point-to-point flights within the contiguous United States, leveraging a maximum range of 1,300 nm and a cruise speed near 381 kts. Avionics fit and specific cabin furnishings are not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations for this airframe center on routine inspections and engine support for the twin Williams FJ44 series powerplants, each rated at 1,900 lbf, which drive operational economics and dispatch reliability for the owner-operator.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) occupies the light business jet niche, offering relatively high cruise speeds and single-pilot capability for eight passengers, with a service ceiling to 41,000 ft. Competing models in the segment include light jets from other manufacturers that prioritize similar short- to mid-range missions; resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect its 1999 production year and cumulative market demand for well-maintained CJ1 examples. At a reported valuation of $1,500,000, this aircraft’s market position will be influenced by engine cycles on its Williams FJ44 engines, overall avionics modernization, and any documented maintenance and registry history held by the owner in Reedley, California.