N54DA

This airframe, registered as N54DA, is a 2001-built Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 with serial number 525-0470. The jet is owned by THOROUGHBRED II LLC, an LLC based in State College, PA, US, and is registered in the US. Acquired by THOROUGHBRED II LLC (ownership recorded to that entity), the aircraft is representative of early-2000s CJ1 examples and is valued at approximately $1,700,000 in current listings and appraisal references. Registry and valuation highlights indicate a typical-condition, mid-life light business jet with common retrofit potential.

The cabin in this CJ1 follows the typical 5–8 place executive layout found on the model, including a forward side‑facing seat, a mid double-club arrangement, and an aft belted lavatory common on CJ1s, providing flexible seating for up to 8 passengers. Avionics are fitted with the factory-era Collins Pro Line 21, with many CJ1s — including retrofit candidates like this airframe — commonly upgraded to modern navigational packages such as Garmin GTN 750/650 units. Operating from State College, PA, US, missions for this aircraft typically include short-to-medium regional executive transport and owner/operator business trips, taking advantage of the CJ1’s efficient cruise speed of 272 kts and range of 1,148 nm. Maintenance considerations align with CJ1 fleet norms: mid-life inspections, potential avionics retrofits, and FJ44 series engine-specific support.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 occupies the light jet niche for owner-operators and small charter operators seeking economical regional performance with simple systems. Competing models in its era included other entry-level light jets offering similar speed and range; demand tends to favor well-maintained, upgraded avionics examples. For serial 525-0470, resale considerations include its retrofit potential (especially avionics), engine hours on the Williams FJ44-1A pair, and overall configuration—factors that directly influence valuation near the stated $1,700,000 mark.