N550KS

This entry describes airframe N550KS, a factory-new Cessna Citation CJ3 (Model 525B) completed in 2024 by Textron Aviation Inc with serial number 525B0715. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned and operated by KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL, based in Topeka, KS, US. The acquisition represents a government-operated platform for state law enforcement aviation duties; the transfer into state government registry and assignment to the Kansas Highway Patrol are the principal recorded ownership milestones. The airframe’s factory-new condition and the supplied equipment package support an estimated valuation of $8,475,000.

The cabin of N550KS is fitted in a typical seven-place executive club arrangement with provision for an optional belted lavatory seat, enabling up to eight belted occupants if configured. Avionics are typical of CJ3+ upgrades, featuring the Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck, which supports advanced flight management and situational awareness suited to both high-tempo state missions and longer transits. With a maximum cruise near 416 kts and a range of 2,040 nm, the airframe is capable of regional to interstate missions consistent with law enforcement transport, liaison duties, and rapid-response deployment from its base in Topeka, KS, US. Routine maintenance considerations follow factory schedules for the Model 525B and Williams FJ44-3A engines, and factory-new status reduces near-term heavy maintenance needs.

The Cessna Citation CJ3 (Model 525B) occupies the light-cabin, light-jet segment, providing a balance of short-field capability, cabin comfort for up to eight passengers in belted configurations, and efficient operating economics. Typical competitors include other light jets with similar mission profiles; demand for factory-equipped, government-operated CJ3s is driven by purchasers seeking a compact, high-performance platform with modern avionics such as the Garmin G3000. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 2024 build status, proven Williams FJ44-3A propulsion, and documented state-operator maintenance practices, factors that influence lifecycle cost and residual value in the used market.