N525RA

This entry covers airframe N525RA, a Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) built in 1999 with manufacturer serial number 525-0167. The aircraft is recorded as owned by JACKSON AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Dayton, OR, US, and is registered in the US. Acquired by JACKSON AVIATION LLC as part of the private fleet, the airframe’s registry reflects a typical light-corporate ownership timeline rather than commercial airline service. Valuation and condition highlights list the airframe at an estimated market value of $1,900,000, consistent with late-1990s CJ1 examples in private operation.

The airframe configured for eight seats reflects the CJ1’s positioning as a light business jet suited to short- to mid-range corporate transport and owner-operator missions. Based out of Dayton, OR, the aircraft is typically employed on point-to-point trips within its 1,300 nm range, enabling direct regional missions at a cruise speed near 381 kts and operating altitudes up to 41,000 ft. Cabin layout for this model commonly supports club or executive seating for up to 8 occupants, and operational considerations for this specific airframe include maintenance logistics typical of Williams FJ44-powered CitationJets and the ongoing cost profile implied by a market valuation around $1,900,000.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) occupies the light jet niche, offering relatively low operating costs and fast transit for short- to medium-range corporate needs. Competing models in this sector include other light jets with similar seating and range; demand among owner-operators and small charter operators remains steady for well-maintained CJ1 airframes. For this airframe, resale and maintenance considerations center on the Williams FJ44 engine support, aging-airframe inspections for a 1999 build, and market pricing that aligns with the listed valuation of $1,900,000.