N525RC

The airframe bearing registration N525RC is a Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 built in 1997, serial number 525-0178. It is recorded as owned by CEROVEST CAPITAL LLC, a corporation based in Lawrenceville, GA, US, and operates on a United States civil registry (US). The airframe’s documented valuation is $1,800,000, reflective of its vintage and configuration; maintenance and market factors likely influence condition and listed value. Notable registry activity includes its continued U.S. registration under the specified corporate owner, with no other transfer events published in the provided data.

The cabin of this Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 is configured for 8 seats, supporting light executive transport and short to mid-range charter missions. Factory avionics typically consist of Collins Pro Line 21, though many CJ1 airframes have been upgraded in fleet practice to modern Garmin suites such as GTN or G600 TXi — upgrades that are available and commonly pursued to improve situational awareness and compliance. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft include regional point-to-point hops within its 1,300 nm range at cruise speeds around 381 kts and operating ceilings up to 41,000 ft, suitable for business travel and air-taxi operations from its Lawrenceville, GA operator base. Maintenance considerations center on age-related inspections, engine support for the Williams FJ44 line, and avionics modernization to maintain market competitiveness.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 family occupies the light business-jet niche, prized for efficient short- to medium-range performance and single-pilot capability in some configurations. Competing models in this sector include other early light jets and newer entry-level light-cabin types; resale value for a 1997 CJ1 such as 525-0178 is influenced by total-time, maintenance history, and avionics fit. Buyers and charter operators often seek upgraded avionics and well-documented maintenance to mitigate older-airframe risk, while the twin Williams FJ44 engines support favorable operating economics relative to older powerplants.