N529PC

This article covers the specific airframe registered as N529PC, a Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 built in 2002 with constructor serial number 525A-0001. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by the Vail, Colorado–based corporation MERVYN LAPIN AIRCRAFT LLC. The aircraft’s history is notable for being an early CJ2 production example — serial number 525A-0001 — and remaining in civil registry under corporate ownership. Current records indicate the operator/home base is Vail, CO, and there are no public indicators of major damage events in the available registry summary.

The cabin configuration of this airframe supports seating for 8 passengers in a light business jet interior typical of the CitationJet CJ2 line, optimized for short- to medium-range executive transport. Avionics fit for the CJ2 series commonly include modern integrated flight decks, and this airframe is operated from a corporate base in Vail, CO, suggesting frequent regional missions connecting mountain destinations to major urban centers within the aircraft’s 1,550 nm range. Typical mission profiles for this tail number would emphasize point-to-point executive travel, single-pilot or two-pilot operations depending on outfitting, and operations into high-altitude airports where the 45,000 ft ceiling and twin Williams FJ44-2C engines provide reliable performance. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft follow CJ2 factory schedules and the lifecycle needs of its 2,400 lbf class engines.

The Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 occupies the light business jet niche, offering higher cruise speeds (here 413 kts) and extended range over earlier CitationJet models. As an early-production airframe — serial 525A-0001 — it represents a collectible example within the model line while still being practical for corporate use. Primary competitors include other light jets in the early-2000s segment; buyers and charter operators consider operating costs, avionics retrofits, and engine life when assessing resale and maintenance prospects for aircraft with this specification set.