N525WC

Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 (CJ1)

Cessna (Textron Aviation)

4 Hours

Duration of Flight

1248 NM

Range

389 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Under 12,500lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
6
Range
Range
1248 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
41000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
4 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
389 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured1995
LocationLawrence, MA, US
Registration NumberN525WC
OwnershipOption Air LLC
Serial Number525-0107

Airframe

Data valid as of 2023-12-13
AFTT (hrs)
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
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N/A
Landings/Cycles
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Flight
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Nautical Miles
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N/A
Flight
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-08-17N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-07-11N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2022-07-28N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 (CJ1)

Overview

Registered in the U.S.; current registrant listed as Option Air LLC (Lawrence/Boston, MA). Certificate/registry actions appear in public registries between 1995 and 2023 (see sources).

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Williams FJ44-1A (1900 lbf each)
  • Range: 1248 nm
  • Cruise: 324 kts
  • Seats: 6
  • Ceiling: 41000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical 5–6 passenger executive club layout (single‑pilot capable)

Model & Market Context

The airframe registered as N525WC is a 1995 Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 with serial number 525-0107, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). This specific jet is owned by Option Air LLC, a corporate owner based in Lawrence, MA, US, and is registered in the US. There are no notable registry actions published for this airframe. As of the provided data the airframe is valued at $1,250,295, reflecting its status within the used light-jet market and its mid‑1990s build year.

The cabin of this CitationJet CJ1 is configured in a typical 5–6 passenger executive club layout and is single‑pilot capable, supporting executive transport and on‑demand charter missions. Based on the owner’s location in Lawrence, MA, US, typical operations for this airframe would include regional point‑to‑point business trips within the continental United States, leveraging its 1,248 nm range and 324 kts cruise speed for efficient short to medium sectors. Avionics fit and specific interior finish levels are not published for this airframe. Maintenance considerations include routine attention to the twin Williams FJ44‑1A engines and airframe checks commensurate with a 1995-build light jet; operator maintenance history is not published.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 occupies the light business jet niche as a fixed‑wing multi‑engine platform manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation), intended for single‑pilot or small‑crew executive operations. Its performance envelope—324 kts cruise, 41,000 ft ceiling and 1,248 nm range—positions it for local and regional missions where speed and airport flexibility are prioritized over long‑haul capability. Buyer and charter demand for airframes of this vintage typically emphasizes proven reliability, operating costs tied to the twin Williams FJ44‑1A engines, and resale values around the stated $1,250,295, with prospective purchasers focusing on maintenance records and avionics modernization.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN525WC23NGN100AR
Serial Number (MSN)525-0107680-0527560-5241
Year Manufactured199520142002
Duration of Flight4 Hours7 Hours4 Hours
Range1248 NM3190 NM1839 NM
Max Speed389 MPH460 MPH433 MPH
Aircraft ClassUnder 12,500lbsOver 20,000lbs12,500-19,999lbs
Service Ceiling41000 ft47000 ft45000 ft
Max Passengers6913
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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