N53SF

The airframe bearing tail number N53SF is a 2015-built Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 with manufacturer serial 525C0184, completed by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is registered in the United States and listed to owner PALALI AIR LLC, an LLC based in Newark, DE, US, which appears as the primary operator/home base on available registry snapshots. The CJ4 is recorded as single-pilot capable and shows an 11‑place capacity on its registration snapshot, although its typical executive interior is an 8–10 place club layout. Current estimated market valuation for this specific airframe is $6,600,000.

The cabin of this CJ4 airframe is described in records as the typical 8–10-place executive club layout and is noted as single-pilot capable, while registry documentation shows an 11‑place capacity; this reflects common flexible interior configurations for the type. Avionics for the CJ4 family typically employ the Collins Pro Line 21 suite; the specific equip fit for N53SF is not published in the available data. With a maximum cruise near 451 kts and a practical range of 2,165 nm, this jet is routinely operated on short-to-medium international missions and domestic city-pair routes consistent with owner/operator needs out of Newark, DE. Maintenance considerations for this individual airframe follow CJ4 fleet practices for Williams FJ44 series engines and typical light business-jet scheduled inspections.

The Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 occupies the light-cabin, high-performance end of the light jet market, offering transcontinental capability for many missions at fast cruise speeds and 45,000 ft ceilings. Competing models include late-model light jets from Embraer and HondaJet/Phenom families that target similar owner-operators and charter demand. For resale and operational economics, a 2015 CJ4 such as N53SF balances modern avionics and performance with mid-life maintenance cycles; buyers typically weigh engine time, avionics fit (Pro Line 21 typical), and the aircraft’s provenance with entities like PALALI AIR LLC when assessing value.