N525SM

This entry covers airframe N525SM, a 2003-built Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 with serial number 525A0175. The aircraft is recorded as owned by SFTF INVESTMENTS LLC, an LLC based in Onalaska, WI, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. No additional public registry actions or prior operators are provided in the dataset; the current valuation is listed at $3,000,000, reflecting the typical market condition for a well-equipped CJ2 of this vintage. Ownership is noted in public records under the named LLC.

The aircraft carries a typical executive interior configured as a six-place center-club with one to two aft belted seats and a forward refreshment center, supporting 6–8 pax in an executive layout for business or private missions. Avionics are fitted with the Collins Pro Line 21 suite, the common installation for the CJ2, providing integrated navigation, communications, and flight management capability suitable for single-pilot or two-pilot operations under IFR. Typical missions for this airframe type include short- to mid-range executive transport and charter flights across regional routes within the aircraft’s 1,550 nm range and at cruise speeds near 410 kts; these missions are consistent with an operator based in Onalaska, WI, or similar Midwestern bases. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would follow CJ2 schedules for the Williams FJ44-2C engines and Pro Line 21 avionics system as standard for the model.

The Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 occupies the light business jet niche, offering efficient short-field performance, a high cruise speed for its class, and a 45,000 ft service ceiling. Competing models in the segment include older light jets and entry-level midsize types that balance operating cost and comfort. Demand typically comes from private owners and charter operators seeking fast point-to-point capability for groups up to eight passengers. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe will reflect cumulative engine hours, avionics currency (Collins Pro Line 21), and interior condition; the stated valuation of $3,000,000 aligns with market expectations for a 2003 CJ2 in maintained, executive-equipped condition.