N557HP

The airframe bearing tail number N557HP is a 2008-built Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ with serial 525-0668, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is registered in the United States and is recorded as owned by BLUES CITY AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Germantown, Tennessee. The listing reflects a typical market valuation of $2,300,000 for this configuration and vintage. Registry details indicate a single corporate owner/operator without publicly noted earlier transfers or liens in the supplied data.

The cabin in this airframe is fitted in the typical Citation CJ1+ layout, a 5–8 place executive club arrangement with an enclosed lavatory and a small galley, and the aircraft is certified for single-pilot operation. The installed avionics fit for this airframe is the Pro Line 21 suite, a common factory or retrofit option for the CJ1+ that supports regional executive missions and single-pilot IFR operations. With a cruise of 389 kts and a range of 1,245 nm, the aircraft is typically employed on short- to mid-range business transport, light charter work, and owner-operator trips from its Germantown, Tennessee base. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow the CJ1+ program, emphasizing Williams FJ44 powerplant overhauls and avionics checks for the Pro Line 21 installation.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ occupies the light business jet niche, offering higher cruise speeds and payload capability than very light jets while retaining single-pilot certification for owner-operators. Competing models in the segment include similarly sized light jets that prioritize short-field performance and low operating cost; the CJ1+ is noted for its efficient Williams FJ44 engines and pilot-friendly systems. Market demand for well-equipped, low-time CJ1+ airframes remains steady among private owners and charter operators, with resale value and maintenance outlook tied closely to engine cycles, Pro Line 21 avionics condition, and interior refurbishment status.