N531BR

The airframe bearing tail number N531BR is a 1998-built Cessna 525 CitationJet, serial number 525-0264, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation Inc.). It is registered in the United States and is owned by OVATION OF COLUMBIA LLC, an LLC based in Augusta, Georgia, US. The airframe’s documented valuation stands at $1,750,000, reflecting its late-1990s vintage CitationJet configuration and equipment fit. Registry status and operator basing in Augusta, GA indicate its typical use under corporate or owner/operator control rather than airline or military service.

The cabin of this specific CitationJet is configured in a five-passenger executive layout with a four-place club and a single side-facing seat, complemented by a forward refreshment center and an aft lavatory. Avionics fit includes a Honeywell SPZ-5000 flight director/autopilot, dual Garmin GTN-750 WAAS/LPV navigators, Garmin GTX-345R transponders, GDL-69A datalink, TAWS-B terrain awareness, and RDR-2000 weather radar—an equipment suite suited for single-pilot or two-pilot business operations in mixed IFR environments. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would include short- to medium-range corporate hops and regional executive transport within the cited 1,248 nm range and at cruise speeds near 385 kts, operating from the owner/operator base in Augusta, GA. Maintenance considerations reflect the twin Williams FJ44-1A engines and the avionics set, which together influence inspection cycles, avionics software updates, and resale desirability.

As a member of the Cessna 525 CitationJet family, this airframe occupies the light-cabin, high-cruise-speed niche for business jets, delivering transregional capability and efficient twin-engine performance. Competing models in this market segment typically offer similar ranges and passenger capacity; buyers often prioritize avionics upgrades, engine time remaining, and interior condition when assessing value. For a 1998 serial, resale considerations include cumulative airframe and engine cycles, avionics currency (the installed Garmin and Honeywell suites enhance appeal), and the documented $1,750,000 valuation used by owners and brokers in market comparisons.